Definition of "crip" [crip]

• Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person or animal that is partially disabled or unable to use a limb or limbs. (noun)
• Slang Something that is easily accomplished, especially an undemanding academic course. (noun)

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• "So not every person with a disability is going to be comfortable with the word crip."
• "The word "crip" is part of disability culture, disabled artists, activists, and writers are turning it inside out and putting "crip" back out there as an empowering word."
• "You've both use the word "crip" and I've heard you use it as a noun but also a verb."