nèg

French

Etymology

From the Cajun pronunciation of French nègre "friend, black".

Noun

nèg m (plural nègs)

  1. (Louisiana) Alternative form of nègre, friend

Usage notes

  • In Cajun French, nègre has little or no racial connotation in most contexts.
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