deaf and dumb
The phrase 'deaf and dumb' is now considered offensive and outdated. It historically referred to individuals with both hearing and speech impairments.
Definition
C1Disability
(offensive, outdated)A historical term for people with both hearing and speech impairments, now considered disrespectful.
C2Cockney Rhyming Slang
(slang, informal)A term used to refer to the buttocks.
Example
- He slipped and landed right on his deaf and dumb.
Similar
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