Nigger/ˈnɪɡər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Racial Slur Considered a hateful insult towards Black people, evoking a history of racism. (No example given due to the offensive nature of the term.) Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Usage The term is highly offensive and using it can cause significant harm and offense. (No example given due to the offensive nature of the term.) Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context Originally used to demean enslaved African people and maintain racial hierarchies. (No example given due to the offensive nature of the term.)