handicapped

English

Verb

handicapped

  1. simple past and past participle of handicap

Adjective

handicapped (comparative more handicapped, superlative most handicapped)

  1. Having a handicap.
  2. (derogatory) Limited by an impediment of some kind.

Usage notes

Many health advocates advise against describing a disabled person as being handicapped.

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Noun

handicapped (plural handicappeds)

  1. (India) A disabled person.
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