spastic

IPA: spˈæstɪk

noun

  • (now offensive, especially in UK) A person affected by spastic paralysis or spastic cerebral palsy.
  • (slang, derogatory, offensive especially in UK) A stupid, clumsy person.

adjective

  • (pathology) Of, relating to, or affected by spasm.
  • (pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
  • (slang, derogatory, offensive in the UK) Clumsy and stupid.
  • (slang, derogatory, offensive in the UK) Hyperactive, excited, and acting in a random manner.
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Examples of "spastic" in Sentences

  • It's a spastic cry for attention.
  • Spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
  • Treatment of post stroke spasticity.
  • As a child, she is spastic and acts absurdly.
  • Anti spasticity agents for multiple sclerosis.
  • Baclofen and tizanidine may reduce spasticity.
  • Affected animals develop ataxia and spasticity.
  • Palmoplantar keratoderma and spastic paraplegia.
  • The arms and legs become severely spastic and become bent in immovable tension.
  • Can you enlighten a benighted and so save civilization from my spastic fingers

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