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Meaning of r-slur | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of r-slur.
    alt-of
  2. The word retard or retarded.
    euphemistic

Examples

“admittedly as a kid/teen i would say the r-slur without second thought, as a synonym for “stupid” or “ridiculous.” the first time it was brought to my attention how insensitive that is, i stopped saying it immediately.”
“You can't say the n-word, we're not black. You shouldn't use f-slur, you're not gay. Or the r-slur, that's ableist.”
“Did you know that 70% of social media posts about intellectual disabilities are negative? The R-word, also known as the R-slur, is a hurtful term that remains prevalent throughout social media. Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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