noun
schizo
SKIHT-soh
noun
1
An informal, often offensive shortening of "schizophrenic".
"The word is considered a slur by many and best avoided in serious writing."
How to Use Schizo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual (and offensive) slang shortening of "schizophrenic".
When to use it
Widely regarded as disrespectful and stigmatizing; use "a person with schizophrenia" in any considerate or professional writing.
Word Forms
more schizo comparative, schizos plural, most schizo superlative
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Etymology
A clipped form of "schizophrenic".