deafie

English

Etymology

deaf +‎ -ie

Pronunciation

• Audio (General Australian):

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Noun

deafie (plural deafies)

1. (slang) A deaf person.

   Antonym: hearie

   Coordinate term: blindie

Usage notes

• This is acceptable, not derogatory, as used within the Deaf community, but otherwise likely to offend.