English Explanatory Dictionary

cripplepunk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪ.pəlˌpʌnk/

Word forms

cripplepunk cripple punk

Etymology

From cripple + -punk. Coined by Tumblr user Tyler Trewhella in 2014, who posted a picture standing with a cane and a lit cigarette, with the caption "cripple punk" layered over the top, and the description "i'm starting a movement".

Synonyms

cpunk crippunk
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