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cripplepunk

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɹɪ.pəlˌpʌnk/
  • rhymes with -ɪpəlpʌnk

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noun

Meaning 1

A social movement regarding physical disability rights that rejects inspirational portrayals of those with physical disabilities on the sole basis of their physical disability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cpunk, crippunk

Antonyms: none provided

History

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".