Spastic

An offensive term to imply stupidity, particularly when referring to a person with an intellectual disability. Historically, the term was solely used in a medical context to describe a cerebral palsy diagnosis; however, over time, it has evolved into a discriminatory term against people with disabilities seen throughout the world.

Términos recomendados alternativos

• Retarded
• Pillock

Recomendación

It is important to note that the term spastic is only acceptable to use in strict medical contexts. In any other environment, one should avoid it.

Fuentes

1. Two Words You Need to Remove From Your Vocabulary

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