A man. Can be a friend, enemy, stranger, etc.
"This nigga's got me tight!"
"Yo, I was on the subway, and this nigga next to me ..."
"Nah - you ma nigga, bro."
This word has evolved beyond being solely a term of endearment used by African Americans when speaking to one another. I work as a NYC teacher and hear young people of all races using this word to describe non-females.
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