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a person mocked as deformed, abnormal, or freakish
What is the origin of the term "mutant" and how is it used?
"Mutant" is a slang insult that appeared in English in the mid-20th century, originally from biology, where it describes an organism with a genetic mutation. Applied to people, it is used to mock someone as deformed, abnormal, or freakish, emphasizing unusual appearance or behavior. It is used in informal, often hostile or teasing contexts, such as conversation, media, or online commentary, to ridicule or stigmatize. The term is derogatory and intended to insult; it is never neutral.
a living organism that is different from its kind because of a genetic change
an animal that has undergone mutation
tending to undergo or resulting from mutation
