Niggerhead

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪɡɝˈhɛd/

Niggerhead (noun)

  1. an offensive term for a black person, now considered highly inappropriate and racist.
  2. a large, rounded rock or coral formation, often found in water.

Examples

  • This term is considered highly offensive and should not be used.
  • The hikers carefully climbed the niggerhead to get a better view.

Common collocations: climb a niggerhead, navigate around a niggerhead