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autistic
/ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/
noun
A person who has autism.
Synonymsautist
adjective
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.
Similar: on the spectrum
(and medically obsolete) Socially inept, self-absorbed, or stupid.
Used to express dislike: lame, uncool, stupid.
Synonymson the spectrum
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