crip
crip — noun
1. an old and deeply offensive word for a person who has a physical disability. The
an old and deeply offensive word for a person who has a physical disability. The term is now considered a slur and should never be used in modern English. Use 'person with a disability' or 'disabled person' instead.
In her research on disability history, Shanti found old hospital files using the word crip.
collocation: the word crip — used when referring to the term itself rather than a person
Museum exhibits now include a warning label before displaying signs that contain the word crip.
The professor explained that crip was once listed in medical records but is now unacceptable.
Andrei's grandmother heard the word crip used freely in the 1950s, which she now regrets.
Style guides for journalists clearly state that no writer should ever use the word crip.
- cripple
also an offensive and outdated term; equally unacceptable in modern English
用法筆記
This term is now considered a slur and is highly offensive. Never use it to describe a person with a physical disability. Preferred modern alternatives include 'person with a disability' or 'disabled person'. Learners should be aware of this word only so they can recognise it in historical texts and understand why it should not be used.
常見錯誤
crip — adjective
- crippositive
- crippercomparative
- crippestsuperlative
1. requiring very little effort and presenting no difficulty — an informal slang wo
requiring very little effort and presenting no difficulty — an informal slang word, mainly in American English, that should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
The driving test was crip — Felix passed on his very first try.
slang predicative: [subject] was crip
Kenji told Talia that assembling the bookshelf was crip and took only ten minutes.
Isabela thought the software setup would take hours, but it was totally crip.
Dario said the hiking trail was crip for an experienced climber like him.
Camille found the recipe crip after watching a short cooking video online.
- easy
standard English equivalent, appropriate in all contexts including formal writing
- simple
emphasises lack of complexity rather than lack of effort; slightly more formal than 'easy'
- a breeze
informal phrase meaning very easy, often used for physical activities
- a piece of cake
informal phrase meaning very easy, commonly used for tasks or exams
文法句型
[subject] + be + crip
find + [noun] + crip
用法筆記
This slang term is only appropriate in very informal spoken American English. It may sound dated to younger speakers. In formal writing, academic essays, or professional communication, use 'easy' instead.