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wigger.

A maker of wigs.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɪɡɚ/US/ˈwɪɡə/UK
  1. A maker of wigs.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English wig Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English wigger From wig + -er.

noun/ˈwɪɡɚ/US/ˈwɪɡə/UK
  1. A white person, typically young and male, considered to be overly infatuated with African-American or (UK) Afro-Caribbean culture, a cultural appropriator.

    derogatory · ethnic · slur
  2. A nonblack person of any race considered to be inauthentically appropriating black culture and behavior.

    broadly
  3. A white person considered to be sincerely appreciative of black culture, as opposed to poseurs and wannabes.

    dated · uncommon
Where this word comes from

Blend of white + nigger. First use appears c. 1988. See cite below.

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