nig
pronunciation
How to pronounce nig in British English:
UK ['nɪɡ]
How to pronounce nig in American English:
US ['nɪɡ]
Word Origin
- nig (n.)
- c. 1300, "niggardly person" (see niggard). As an abbreviated form of nigger, attested by c. 1832, American English.
Example
- 1. Carlyle and nig declined to comment .
- 2. We can just pretend that last nig never happened .
- 3. In nig ht new year 's eve , the family water cctv programs together and eat family reunion dinner .
- 4. These films may not make the art-house circuit in america , but for this cinephile at least , they are funny and sophisticated and stand head and shoulders above most mainstream hollywood films . Nig .