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English
Etymology
From Asp(erger) + -ie.
Pronunciation
Noun
aspie (plural aspies)
- (informal, endearing, autism, somewhat dated) An Aspergerian: a person with Asperger’s syndrome.
- Synonyms: Aspergerian, Aspergian, Aspergic, (slang, derogatory, offensive) sperg
- Hypernyms: (informal) autie, autist, on the spectrum
- Hyponym: (slang) little professor
2005, Chris Mitchell, Glass Half-Empty, Glass Half-Full, SAGE, →ISBN, page 89:Occasionally, my Aspie traits are recognised by people who don't know that I have the condition.
2012, Sophie Walker, Grace Under Pressure, Hachette UK, →ISBN:For example, I'm a 33 year-old Aspie and Aspergers wasn't even known about when I was at school. They're getting better at spotting Aspie kids now, but adults who are doing really well and achieving lots aren't anywhere in the statistics because no-one has spotted them.
Translations
someone with Asperger's Syndrome
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French
Noun
aspie f (plural aspies)
- female equivalent of aspi