In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AUTISTIC
autistic
(adjective) characteristic of or affected with autism; “autistic behavior”; “autistic children”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
autistic (comparative more autistic, superlative most autistic)
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.
Synonym: on the spectrum
(now, pejorative, offensive, slang, and medically obsolete) Socially inept, self-absorbed, or stupid.
(slang, derogatory, offensive) Used to express dislike: lame, uncool, stupid.
(internet slang, 4chan, offensive or self-deprecating) Characterized by abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism.
Noun
autistic (plural autistics)
A person who has autism.
Synonyms
• autist
Hyponyms
• idiot savant (potentially offensive)
Source: Wiktionary
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