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I get pigeonholed into type-A personality characters, but I'm really not type A. I'm kind of a spaz.
Alison Brie

Meaning of "spaz" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPAZ

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPAZ

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spaz is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPAZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Spastic

The word spastic is used differently depending on the geographic location of its use and the version of the English language in use there, which has led to some controversy and misunderstanding of the nature and appropriateness of the word. Derived via Latin from the Greek spastikos, the word at its root still refers to an alteration in muscle tone affected by the medical condition spasticity, which is seen in spastic diplegia and many other forms of cerebral palsy and also in terms such as "spastic colon". In this usage, which is still today the word's main environment, the word spastic has absolutely no negative connotations, because it is accurately descriptive of the condition. In India The Spastics Society of India, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, kept its name for many years without being criticised. Colloquially, the word spastic can be, but is not necessarily, pejorative; largely this depends on whether one understands the word as it is used in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Definition of spaz in the English dictionary

The definition of spaz in the dictionary is an incompetent fool.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPAZ


topaz
ˈtəʊpæz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPAZ

spatterdock
spatterwork
spatting
spatula
spatulate
spatule
spauld
spaviet
spavin
spavined
spawl
spawn
spawner
spawning
spawning ground
spawning place
spawny
spay
spayad
spaza shop

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPAZ

Alcatraz
az
Boaz
caz
Colorado topaz
Diaz
false topaz
Graz
Hejaz
La Paz
oriental topaz
Paz
rose topaz
saz
Scottish topaz
Shiraz
Spanish topaz
Spetsnaz
Taraz
Vladikavkaz

Synonyms and antonyms of spaz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spaz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPAZ

Find out the translation of spaz to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spaz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spaz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

怪人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

spaz
570 millions of speakers

English

spaz
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पॅज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

spaz
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Spaz
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Spaz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

spaz
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spaz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Spaz
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

spaz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無能だ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스파 즈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spaz
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

spaz
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

spaz
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पॅझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

spastiğin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spaz
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

spaz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Spaz
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mototol
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ΣΠΑΖ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spaz
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spaz
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Spaz
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spaz

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPAZ»

The term «spaz» is regularly used and occupies the 64.368 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPAZ» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spaz

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2 QUOTES WITH «SPAZ»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spaz.
1
Alison Brie
I get pigeonholed into type-A personality characters, but I'm really not type A. I'm kind of a spaz.
2
Keri Russell
People expect all women to react the same to pregnancy. But anyone who's been around pregnant women knows that it's not all cutesy and sweet. You spaz out and you're angry and you have tantrums.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPAZ»

Discover the use of spaz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spaz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Stoner & Spaz
A troubled youth with cerebral palsy struggles toward self-acceptance with the help of a drug-addicted young woman.
Ron Koertge, 2011
2
The Last Book in the Universe
Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best. It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet.
Rodman Philbrick, 2013
3
Stoner & Spaz
Nicknamed Spaz because of the cerebral palsy that has disabled him since birth, Ben's a real loner.
Ronald Koertge, 2002
4
Now Playing: Stoner and Spaz II
High schooler Ben Bancroft, a budding filmmaker with cerebral palsy, struggles to understand his relationship with drug-addict Colleen while he explores a new friendship with A.J., who shares his obsession with movies and makes a good ...
Ron Koertge, 2011
5
Sonic the Hedgehog #225
"One Step Forward" Sonic's 25th Anniversary begins HERE with a double-sized Gatefold cover!
Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley!, Terry Austin, Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
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Mega Man #1
The future looks bright when brilliant and benevolent Dr. Light unveils his latest creations: the Robot Masters! But when the nefarious Dr. Wily steals them for his own sinister purposes, there is no one left to stop him.
Ian Flynn, Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, Matt Herms, John Workman, 2011
7
American Spaz the Novel
In this autobiographical fiction, Kieser chronicles a decade of his life during which he lost both parents, moved from place to place, and did whatever he needed to do to survive.
Greg Kieser, 2011
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Dictionary of American Young Adult Fiction, 1997-2001: Books ...
Each district is run by a latchboss, a gangster who controls by brutality and fear. Spaz, an epileptic boy who grew up in a normal family, has been exiled to the Banger latch run by Billy Bismo because his foster parents fear his illness may harm ...
Alethea Helbig, Agnes Perkins, 2004
9
Metal Empire
them, the rabbits remained close to the two, it was as if they were drawn to Spaz and Gale. Perhaps some how animals knew that they had good intentions. Looking around Spaz thought back to when the two of them had first met. It was when ...
Shawn Lonkert, 2006
10
Don Dimaio of La Plata
We're eyeball- to-eyeball, the Spaz and I, my chin against his solar plexus. He holds his breath and wheezes, "Can't waste this shit." The Spaz exhales sweet, putrid smoke back into my face, when all of a sudden over his shoulder the Indian  ...
Robert Arellano, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPAZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spaz is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spaz, Two Baby Daddies (Not Related), and Foot Skin Milk: Monday …
I know this is a bold claim . . . but this MIGHT be the most disgusting way that anyone has EVER tampered with food. 56-year-old Sarah Schrock of ... «WAAF.com, May 15»
2
This Dog Will Get Into Her Basket No Matter What
Tagged:vine, bulldog, bulldogs, dog, dogs, hazel the bulldog, laundry, laundry day, such a spaz, fave. Facebook Conversations. 4 Comments. Sort by. Top. «BuzzFeed News, Apr 15»
3
Kanye West slammed for using word 'spaz' in new song by disability …
Kanye West has been criticised for using the word spaz during his rap on Four Five Seconds, which sees him collaborate with Rihanna and Sir Paul McCartney. «Mirror.co.uk, Jan 15»
4
Kanye West Lyrics Offend Multiple Sclerosis Charity, But Are They …
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition and usage of the word“spaz” has evolved since its original use — which was indeed an offensive term for someone ... «The Inquisitr, Jan 15»
5
Spaz Calls In 12-15-14
Hey let's have a great job DJ Ing. The the jingle all the way five K on Saturday spaz I really appreciate you coming out for that event. I am I'm absolutely happy ... «WAAF.com, Dec 14»
6
Yaz The Spaz on Hijabs, Halalywood and the Perfect GNI
Welcome to A Cafecito With, where we let you sit in on our quirky conversations with our friends in Miami's fashion scene, cortaditos, coladas, and café con ... «Racked National, Sep 14»
7
Anthea Turner in Twitter trouble over 'spaz' comment! Political …
TV presenter Anthea turner has found herself at the poop covered end of the often ludicrous stick wielded by the Political Correctness Brigade after using the ... «Unreality TV, May 14»
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Spaz's Big Announcement 5-21-14
Spaz dropped by to drop a bombshell on the morning show....that being the coming birth of his second child. Transcript - will not be 100% accurate. -- they Hill ... «WAAF.com, May 14»
9
Space Pirates and Zombies 2 announced with trailer
MinMax has announced this week that they're putting out Space Pirates and Zombies 2, or SPAZ 2, and that they're planning on putting it out on PC near the end ... «VG247, Feb 14»
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Space Pirates and Zombies 2 announced, goes 3D with Unity
Our verdict on Space Pirates and Zombies (SPAZ) , which mixes topdown shooter and 4X strategy elements, was that it had a cool idea that didn't quite live up to ... «PC Gamer Magazine, Feb 14»

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