Retard Definition & Meaning
retard
- noun
- a person of subnormal intelligence
- verb
- cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate"
- be delayed
- slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
- lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"
"Retard" in song lyrics
See how retard is used in real songs:
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"Slightly deranged, a half-way retard"
2 Live Crew — So Funky -
"Rappers mad at me, cause my flow is like a retard"
Boss Hogg Outlawz — Presidential Flow -
"I don't give a damn if you a retard"
Chino XL & Playalitical — Bat Signals Up
Words that rhyme with retard
Usage tips for "retard"
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- What does retard mean?
- a person of subnormal intelligence cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate" be delayed slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development" lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated"
- What part of speech is retard?
- Retard is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does retard have?
- Retard has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).