spack
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A rude word that insults people, often those with disabilities
- noun
- Slur
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[insulto ofensivo (término despectivo para personas con discapacidad)]
- He called him a spack during the argument, which shocked everyone around us.
Examples
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The comedian faced backlash for using spack as a punchline in his routine.
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Using the term spack is considered highly derogatory in any context.
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Spacks told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "I don't think the conference is going to come up with any singular answer."
Academic text (1995)
Synonyms
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9.9
A very offensive word used to insult someone strongly
is used mainly as a derogatory slur rather than to show anger
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9.9
A very offensive word used to strongly insult someone
is a derogatory slur not mainly tied to a sexual literal meaning
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9.9
A very rude word used to insult someone
is the general offensive slur rather than a nonstandard spoken form
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Etymology
Spack is a harsh insult that began as a shortened form of spastic, a medical word for a condition that affects movement. That's why spack is offensive, hurts people with disabilities, and should never be used.