PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Handicap
Can you say:
I'm a handicap.
Since handicap is also a noun.
And
That's the handicap restroom.
I'm a handicap.
Since handicap is also a noun.
And
That's the handicap restroom.
Top answer
No. Handicap as a noun refers to the disability itself. I have a handicap.
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No. Handicap as a noun refers to the disability itself.
I have a handicap.
I am handicapped.
That's the handicapped restroom.
Keep in mind, however, that the word and its forms are not generally politically correct these days. Some form of 'challenged' is usually used.
I have a handicap.
I am handicapped.
That's the handicapped restroom.
Keep in mind, however, that the word and its forms are not generally politically correct these days. Some form of 'challenged' is usually used.
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