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Ryan Frost @RyanFrost Replying to @EntInsider So you could source quotes from several Disability Advocates but not one quote from a Black Linguistics specialist with a focus on AAVE? Y'all know nothing about Black culture but LOVE to police it. Fans and activists criticized the use of the word "spaz" in the song "Heated." The word has been used to refer in a derogatory way to people with disabilities, especially people with cerebral palsy. In African American Vernacular English, a dialect of English created and used in Black communities, the word means to "go crazy" or "fight." In a statement to Insider, a 1:28 PM - Aug 1, 2022. Twitter for iPhone ***

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It's been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song "GRRRLS". Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. As a fat black woman in America, I've had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally). I'm proud to say there's a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change. This is the result of me listening and taking action. As an influential artist I'm dedicated to being part of the change I've been waiting to see in the world. Xoxo, Lizzo.
spaz in British English (spæz ) offensive, slang NOUN 1. an incompetent person VERB Word forms: spazzes, spazzing or spazzed Word Frequency DO
spaz An irrationally nervous or jumpy. person. Dude, that Tweek from South Park is such a spaz. by Pork King April 30, 2003 1780 1680 y f FLAG
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