What does retarded mean?
adjective
Having a significantly below-average intellectual functioning, originating from the term 'mental retardation' which is now considered outdated and offensive. It is often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone as slow or unintelligent.
Example
"The term 'retarded' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is struggling to understand a concept."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.