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Word that is often used with the intended meaning of saying that everyone is unique in their own way; however, it mostly just confuses children, as it often results in the use of one word describing opposing ends of a spectrum (super-geniuses and the mentally handicapped, athletes and asthmatics, supermodels and trolls, etc, etc, etc.)
There's nothing wrong with you; you're just special.
special by ikrzfi March 21, 2010
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There is both "good" special and "bad" special:

good special: unique, extraordinary
bad special: mentally not all together intact
Cherise said I was special because I was singing weird songs at work, but Denelle said I was special for being a good friend.
special by DJ Mini Min March 25, 2005
you
you are special
special by Girl.BTW August 17, 2019
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
special by K.E. May 3, 2005
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
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.
special by i February 10, 2005
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"
special by craigbrian June 28, 2010