n-bomb

See also: N-bomb

English

Alternative forms

• N-bomb

Etymology

From n (“abbreviation of nigger”) +‎ bomb (“(euphemism marker)”).

Noun

n-bomb (plural n-bombs)

1. (slang, euphemistic) The word nigger or nigga.
   • 2010 December 28, Soraya Roberts, “John LaMotta, ‘ALF’ star, denigrates 1980s show after N-bomb outtakes go viral”, in New York Daily News:

     ALF’s racist N-bomb blooper reel has inspired another member of the 1980s sitcom cast to air an expletive of his own.

Usage notes

• One is typically said to "drop the n-bomb"

Synonyms

• n-word

Related terms

• f-bomb
• n-word