cripplepunk en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹɪ.pəlˌpʌnk/
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".
Meanings
- (uncountable) A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cripple punk | alternative | lexicographic |