tard

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person with mental retardation.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person who acts stupidly.

Register: derogatory, offensive, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tard” mean?

A person with mental retardation.

Is “tard” formal or informal?

tard is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.