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Louisiana Creole words starting with “N”

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nwit

noun
English:night

nèf

Adjective
English:new
Antonyms:Vié

nèg

noun
English:black man
Synonyms:race
Antonyms:white man

“Usually only used for dark-brown complexions and kinky hair.”

— **Nèg also means dude, guy, buddy, homey, pal cross-racially**

“Un gran nèg.”

— A tall black guy.

English:brown skinned
Synonyms:black man; black woman; chocolate

“Ça çé un bo nèg.”

— That's a nice chocolate-tone guy.

“Li çé un bèl négrès.”

— She's a beautiful chocolate-colored girl.