Etymology
"Spaz" is an informal term for a person with spastic cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements.
The word "spaz" is derived from the Greek word "spasmos," meaning "convulsion." The term "spastic" was first used in the early 19th century to describe the involuntary muscle contractions associated with cerebral palsy.
Meaning
The term "spaz" has been used colloquially to refer to:
Origin
The term "spaz" originated as a medical term in the early 19th century. However, it began to be used as a derogatory term in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.
The term has been criticized for its offensive and stigmatizing nature, as it reduces a complex neurological condition to a derogatory label. Today, the use of "spaz" as an insult is considered offensive and outdated.
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