English Dictionary
Definition handicap in British English
handicap
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
1
a physical or mental injury or illness that is severe and permanent. This word is now considered offensive and it is more polite to say that someone has a disability
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2
a disadvantage that prevents you from doing something well
Example
They told me that my lack of experience was a handicap.
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