Antonyms for nig


Grammar : Verb
Spell : nig
Phonetic Transcription : nɪg


Definition of nig

Origin :
  • c.1300, "niggardly person" (see niggard). As an abbreviated form of nigger, attested by c.1832, American English.
  • As in nullify : verb cancel, revoke
  • As in retract : verb take back; renege on
Example sentences :
  • My Nig, as black as ebony, knows well the taste of his flesh.
  • Extract from : « Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers » by John Burroughs
  • Nig saw it, and was off my lap upon the floor in an instant.
  • Extract from : « Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers » by John Burroughs
  • That is not your game, Nig,” I said, “so spare yourself any anxiety.
  • Extract from : « Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers » by John Burroughs
  • We got hold of a nig who understood English, and told him what we were after.
  • Extract from : « Diary of an Enlisted Man » by Lawrence Van Alstyne
  • He had gone out the back way to look after Nig and his equipment.
  • Extract from : « Terry's Texas Rangers » by Leonidas B. Giles
  • Come on, Nig, Spot's had enough; he's sorry, good and plenty.
  • Extract from : « The Magnetic North » by Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
  • "The dog season's over," said the Boy, pulling Nig's ears and smiling.
  • Extract from : « The Magnetic North » by Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
  • The Boy called to Nig, and went down to the town to hear the news.
  • Extract from : « The Magnetic North » by Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
  • Nig had been perplexed when he saw the pack pushed under the table.
  • Extract from : « The Magnetic North » by Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)
  • The canoe tipped, and Nig went a second time into the water.
  • Extract from : « The Magnetic North » by Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)

Synonyms for nig

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