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http://www.snopes.com/fact-check/spaz-insult-spastic-diplegia/(permalink)
Author: snopescom
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2023-01-07
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  • The word “spaz” originates from “spastic diplegia,” a form of cerebral palsy that results in muscle stiffness mainly in the legs.

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