ma-nigga
('mah' 'neegah') Slang salutation deriving from 'my negro' which has been bastardized into this current form. Generally used among friends although mispronunciation of the final syllable can result in immediate assault. White people should use with caution.
PROPER USAGE:
N1: 'whassup ma-nigga'?
N2: 'nothin'
N1: 'FO SHO'
IMPROPER USAGE:
W1: 'what are the happenings, my negro'?
N1: 'wtf did yo say bich?! Imma finna cap yo ass!'
W1: 'oh sorry, I meant 'ma-niggAHHH.'