Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-tarded

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.18 in modern English

Syllables
-tard-ed
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form adjectives conveying an attitude of contempt or doubt over the subject's intelligence.

Derogatory; Offensive; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From retarded. Compare -tard. By surface analysis, -tard + -ed.

Usage

Phrases

-tard

Frequently Paired Words

-tard

Questions

What does -tarded mean?
Used to form adjectives conveying an attitude of contempt or doubt over the subject's intelligence.
Where does -tarded come from?
From retarded. Compare -tard. By surface analysis, -tard + -ed.

How to pronounce -tarded

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