Neely Fuller Jr. provides a framework for understanding the N-word, arguing that white supremacists use the term to elicit specific emotional and physical reactions from non-white people. The discussion posits that the word functions as a "one-word spell" because it lacks a concrete definition in dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, which only describe it as a derogatory term. By refusing to define the word, the user maintains power over the recipient's emotional state.









