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Spastic Definition & Meaning

spastic
adjective
  1. relating to or characterized by spasm; "a spastic colon"; "spastic paralysis is a spastic form of cerebral palsy"
  2. suffering from spastic paralysis; "a spastic child"
  3. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"
noun
  1. a person suffering from spastic paralysis

"Spastic" in song lyrics

See how spastic is used in real songs:

  • "You'll like it when I finish and your legs is acting spastic"
    Black Sheep — Let's Get Cozy
  • "You better watch your tone, you spastic"
    Dizzee Rascal f/ Lily Allen — Wanna Be
  • "Switch-gender spastic"
    The Infesticons — Hero Theme

Usage tips for "spastic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spastic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spastic to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does spastic mean?
relating to or characterized by spasm; "a spastic colon"; "spastic paralysis is a spastic form of cerebral palsy" suffering from spastic paralysis; "a spastic child" affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements" a person suffering from spastic paralysis
What part of speech is spastic?
Spastic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does spastic have?
Spastic has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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