n-word passes

A form of n-word pass — A notional pass giving permission for a nonblack person to say the words nigga or nigger without being perceived as racist.

Meanings

n-word passes1

noun
  1. pluralplural of n-word pass

N-word passes2

noun
  1. pluralplural of N-word pass
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