deafie

English

Etymology

From deaf +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛ.fi/

• Audio (General Australian):

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• Rhymes: -ɛfi
• Hyphenation: deaf‧ie

Noun

deafie (plural deafies)

1. (endearing or derogatory, slang) A deaf person.

   Antonym: hearie

   Coordinate term: blindie

Usage notes

• The term is acceptable as used within the Deaf community, but otherwise likely to offend.

Translations

deaf person — see deaf person