spastic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈspastɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈspæstɪk/

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Adjective

Positive spastic

Comparative more spastic

Superlative most spastic

1. Of, relating to, or affected by spasm, for example spastic paralysis/colon.
2. (offensive) A person who is spastic is born with a disability which makes it difficult for them to control their muscles, especially in their arms and legs. This term was used by the doctors in the past and now considered highly offensive.
3. (slang) A childish and offensive word for meaning 'silly' or 'clumsy'.

Noun

Singular spastic

Plural spastics

(offensive)

1. A spastic is a person with cerebral palsy.
2. A spastic is a person who acts clumsily or stupidly, especially when dropping a ball, etc.

Related words

• spasmodic
• spaz