What does "cripplepunk" mean?

A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability.

What is a synonym for "cripplepunk"?

Common synonyms include: cpunk, crippunk.

How do you pronounce "cripplepunk"?

Pronounced //ˈkɹɪ.pəlˌpʌnk//.

Cripplepunk

//ˈkɹɪ.pəlˌpʌnk// noun

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1
A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability. uncountable

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cpunk crippunk

Etymology

From cripple + -punk. Coined by Tumblr user Tyler Trewhella in 2014, who posted a picture standing with a cane and a lit cigarette, with the caption "cripple punk" layered over the top, and the description "i'm starting a movement".

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