R-worded

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of r-word form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Retarded. euphemistic

    "Have you ever said, “That's so ‘R’ worded,” or “You're such an ‘R’ word?” Many people don't realize that this word sends a message that it's all right to make fun of individuals with disabilities or, worse yet, to disregard them completely."

Example

More examples

"Have you ever said, “That's so ‘R’ worded,” or “You're such an ‘R’ word?” Many people don't realize that this word sends a message that it's all right to make fun of individuals with disabilities or, worse yet, to disregard them completely."

Etymology

From r-word + -ed. Modelled after retarded.

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