spastic
/ˈspæstɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by muscle spasticity, often due to conditions like cerebral palsy, causing stiff, jerky movements.
- The patient has spastic movements in her legs due to a neurological condition.
- The doctor explained that spastic muscles can be treated with physical therapy.
- Spastic cerebral palsy affects muscle tone and coordination.
- Offensive slang for a person who is clumsy, awkward, or overly excited; considered a slur when used to mock someone.
- Calling someone 'spastic' as an insult is hurtful and outdated.
- The word 'spastic' is now widely recognized as a slur against people with disabilities.
- Teachers should educate students that using 'spastic' as a joke is disrespectful.
noun
- A person who has spastic paralysis or spastic movements, often due to cerebral palsy; now considered offensive when used as a label.
- Many disability advocates ask people not to refer to anyone as a 'spastic'.
- He was called a 'spastic' in school, which deeply hurt him.
- The term 'spastic' was once used medically but is now seen as derogatory.