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Originally Posted by Senusret I
I have not yet heard what I consider to be a reliable explanation for how nigger (the bad word) evolved into nigga (the term of endearment).
I do believe that the evolution did occur, but the stories I personally believe could very well be a myth.
However, other words have had similar paths....
Queer.....
Dyke.....
Bitch......
*shrug*
I believe in the power of intent.....if you intend to call be "black" as a negative, I would be more offended by the intent than the word. Some for nigga, queer, bitch, etc.
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My boyfriend, a linguistics major, is actually taking a class in African-American English this semester. I asked him how the n-word came to be used by A-As (don't mind my abbrev.) and he said he'd look it up tomorrow, so I may or may not have a better explanation tomorrow.
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