Main Entry: 1re·tard
Pronunciation: ri-'tärd
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French retarder, from Latin retardare, from re- + tardus slow
transitive verb
1 : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment : IMPEDE
2 : to delay academic progress by failure to promote
intransitive verb : to undergo retardation
synonym see DELAY
- re·tard·er noun
2007-07-18 09:44:25
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answered by Anonymous
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It's a noun made from the verb "retarded," which means "slowed down." It's used as an insult to indicate that someone is intellectually challenged.
2007-07-18 16:43:57
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answer #2
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answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7
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A mean word to call people. It's used by evil people who enjoy making fun of the innocent disabled people in the world.
2007-07-18 16:44:33
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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Back in the day it was the drag in a cassette tape. Now its
the guy across the alley who pees in my yard when he thinks
that I am asleep or alone.
2007-07-18 16:44:08
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answer #4
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answered by nutsfornouveau 6
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a term that is not politically correct to say about a person with a mental handicap or physical disability
2007-07-18 16:42:46
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answer #5
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answered by koala punch2 5
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Usually what I lovingly call my husband or sons on a daily basis...LMAO
2007-07-18 16:48:54
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answer #6
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answered by F.A.Q. 4
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most likely u
2007-07-18 16:42:28
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answer #7
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answered by JJ JAMZ 3
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u for asking lol um i think its someone that acts dumb stupid i don't know
2007-07-18 16:44:28
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answer #8
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answered by Anonymous
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It might be you.
2007-07-18 16:42:16
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answer #9
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answered by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7
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