Paraplegic Definition & Meaning

paraplegic
adjective
  1. suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord
noun
  1. a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down)

"Paraplegic" in song lyrics

See how paraplegic is used in real songs:

  • "Calling Jesus take a seat like a paraplegic"
    The 49ers — Fort Knocks
  • "With senseless scripts, their lips is paraplegic"
    Dan-e-o — Dear Hip Hop
  • "But they aren't even half-stepping, nah man they more like paraplegic"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Koolism — Another World

Usage tips for "paraplegic"

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