Meaning of retard strength | Babel Free

Definitions

The extreme physical power often displayed by those with cognitive disabilities as a result of decreased inhibition against using their full strength.

offensive, slang, uncountable

Examples

“"The kid bumped me on the lunch line," Havoc responded when I asked what the fight⟳ was over. "You know⟳ he was like⟳ a Special Ed kid in a basement class. But he was big and had that ultra… special… uh… strength… you know⟳ what you I mean⟳? I don't want⟳ to use⟳ that term but…" "So you're saying he had retard strength," I filled in the blank.”

“He also talked about having 'retard strength' and likened sex with a 'fat chick' to 'p**sing⟳ on a toilet seat'.”

“One time, Faizi allegedly told Peralta as she was leaving work⟳ that Mark⟳ might use⟳ his "retard strength" to "try⟳ something" with Peralta, the court papers say⟳.”

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