we use it to describe those kids who ride the short school bus and find ways to injure themselves while eating pudding
with rubber spoons. (Usually referring to your friends in this manner in a sarcastic tone)
I love all my "special" friends.. they never cease to amaze me with their "special" talents
by K.E. May 4, 2005
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The thing your mom calls you but you are too “special” to understand it
Little jimmy: ya-yeet
Mother: oh don’t worry about him. He’s special
Little jimmy: 00f
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1.Unique; often has a strong positive connotation. Something you admire or want.

2.Mentally disadvantaged.
1. What a special guy, he's my special friend.


2. She's special needs.
by i February 10, 2005
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one of a kind

different in many ways

something that cant be replaced
(grandma) - "here take this hun"
(boy) - "aw thank you grandma"
(grandma) - "this is very special to me just like you. so take good care of it"
(boy) - "ok i will grandma"
by craigbrian June 25, 2010
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adj. Euphemism for having a disability, esp. a behavioral or mental disability; low-functioning mental retardation in particular. Synonyms: different, feeble-minded, retarded.
1. Williams earned her M.Ed. at OSU, where she specialized in Special Education.

2. "Contenstants in all Special Olympics events must pass the mandatory drug test and must flunk the Wechsler standard IQ test."

3. "Look at all those Special Needs Children on that short bus, Billy. If you can't learn your alphabet, they'll hold you back. And if they hold you back, you'll be riding that short bus with all those very very special children next year! How would you like that!?"
by Carl Willis February 3, 2004
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One of the first great ska bands that have inspired so many bands today.
They played mainly catchy rythmic songs like Ghost Town, A Message to you Rudy and Too Much Too Young.
"Ya done too much, too much too young, you're married with a son when you should be having fun with meeeee!!!"
by shay42 May 7, 2005
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The special kids on the special bus wank themselves in public.
by sam the ram January 28, 2006
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