'tism

/ˈtɪzəm/

A form of autism — Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.

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Meanings

nounthe 'tism (uncountable)

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  1. abbreviationclippingcolloquialderogatoryhumoroussometimesuncountableClipping of autism.

    Greta Thunberg […] has been declared Time Magazines Person of the Year. That's right, the winner of 2019's illustrious POTY award goes to the temperamental teenager with a touch of the ''tism.

    2021, Chad Prather, Am I Crazy?

Origin

Apheretic form of autism.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with 'tism

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Cite this entry
APA

'tism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'tism

MLA

“'tism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'tism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “'tism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/'tism.

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