noun
schizo
SKIHT-soh
Schizo (noun) means an informal, often offensive shortening of "schizophrenic". Example: “The word is considered a slur by many and best avoided in serious writing.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- schizos
- Comparative
- more schizo
- Superlative
- most schizo
Etymology
A clipped form of "schizophrenic".
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Rhymes for schizo
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What does “schizo” mean?
The word “schizo” means an informal, often offensive shortening of "schizophrenic". In plain terms, a casual (and offensive) slang shortening of "schizophrenic".
How do you pronounce “schizo”?
“Schizo” is pronounced SKIHT-soh (/ˈskɪtsoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “schizo” in a sentence?
Here is “schizo” used in a sentence: “The word is considered a slur by many and best avoided in serious writing.”
What part of speech is “schizo”?
“Schizo” is a noun.
