handicrap vs handicap what does it mean?

Answer 1

Those are offensive words, you should use disabled.

Etymology
From hand in cap; -- perhaps in reference to an old mode of setting a bargain by taking pieces of money from a cap.


[edit] Noun
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like.
Hence the disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
A race, for horses or men, or any contest of agility, strength, or skill, in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
(obsolete) An old game at cards. - Pepys

Answer 2

I'm sorry, but the word handicrap isn't a word,. Handicap mean : to be different in a certain way from others, like for ex: you could have a person with a mental-challenge or someone who's missing parts of the body,ex: a harm, leg, etc, or could be blind, there is so many different kind of handicap.

Answer 3

Handicap is a term used for a disabled person. Handicrap is a slang-term used for a person that pretends to be disabled, or uses being disabled as an excuse for not living up to their responsibilities in life.

Answer 4

Handicrap is just a made-up "slang" word. Handicap means disabled. It can be offensive though so use it with caution.

Answer 5

I don't understand this one, I feel insulted because I'm handi-capped and have a very had time getting around. After two tours in 'Nam for my Country.

Answer 6

I've never heard of the term Handicrap. Mabey it was a typo.

Answer 7

It is a spelling mistake. ''handicrap'' is spelled ''handicap.''

Answer 8

dunno might be a typo

Answer 9

dunno