Niggerology

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The study of black people, especially when isolated as a problem group. offensive, slang, uncountable

    "Josiah Nott, readying one of his broadsides for publication, wrote: "All the articles I have written on niggerology have been eagerly sought for at the South, and in the present excited state of the political world, I think the thing will go well."

  2. 2
    A course on black studies at a school or university. derogatory, offensive, slang, uncountable
  3. 3
    The life knowledge gained by growing up as a black person. uncountable

    "I know you bout to go to college and all and think you smart, but remember, I grew up in the projects. I know how you think and how he thinks. I have a degree in niggerology."

Synonyms

All synonyms
black studies

Example

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"Josiah Nott, readying one of his broadsides for publication, wrote: "All the articles I have written on niggerology have been eagerly sought for at the South, and in the present excited state of the political world, I think the thing will go well."

Etymology

From nigger + -ology.

Related phrases

grow up

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