people who cannot use part of their body or mind because it has been damaged or does not work in the usual way. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer to say people with disabilities .
Handicap
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To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general,to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped.
Handicap meaning & definition 1 of Handicap.
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Sometimes used to specify certain parking places....although 95 percent of those with handicap placards aren't truly handicapped. Just fat and lazy.
Handicap meaning & definition 2 of Handicap.
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Used to insult someone who acts like a retard. Can be used in place of moron, idiot, or retard.
Handicap meaning & definition 3 of Handicap.
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Handicap in Rallycross. Any competitor driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle will be given a time handicap of five seconds because of their greater tractional advantage over other vehicles.
Handicap meaning & definition 4 of Handicap.
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A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult.
Handicap meaning & definition 5 of Handicap.
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