Special Edit Meaning

1.

adj. Euphemism for having a disability, esp. a behavioral or mental disability; low-functioning mental retardation in particular. Synonyms: different, feeble-minded, retarded.

1. Williams earned her M.Ed. at OSU, where she specialized in Special Education.

2. "Contenstants in all Special Olympics events must pass the mandatory drug test and must flunk the Wechsler standard IQ test."

3. "Look at all those Special Needs Children on that short bus, Billy. If you can't learn your alphabet, they'll hold you back. And if they hold you back, you'll be riding that short bus with all those very very special children next year! How would you like that!?"

2.

There is both "good" special and "bad" special:

good special: unique, extraordinary

bad special: mentally not all together intact

Cherise said I was special because I was singing weird songs at work, but Denelle said I was special for being a good friend.

3.

1.Unique; often has a strong positive connotation. Something you admire or want.

2ntally disadvantaged.

1. What a special guy, he's my special friend.

2. She's special needs.

See i

4.

we use it to describe those kids who ride the short school bus and find ways to injure themselves while eating pudding

with rubber spoons. (Usually referring to your friends in this manner in a sarcastic tone)

I love all my "special" friends.. they never cease to amaze me with their "special" talents

5.

Politically correct word for a retard.

The special kids on the special bus wank themselves in public.

See special needs, retard, handicap, cripple, ugly

6.

A word describing something lame, dumb, so beyond normal comprehension one cannot fathom it. Often accompanied with a sarcastic tone.

"Your mom listens to Usher? That's special."

7.

Retarded

Take any sentence containing the word "special" and replace it with "retarded".

Really livens up a statement:

"He's special." = "He's retarded!"