Foolish, simple or stupid.
Similar to the use of the word “special” to have a negative connotation, “skilled” can be used to describe someone stupid or daft in an ironic way. It can also be used as an adverb to someone’s silly actions.
Derived from UK school categories from 1960s-1980s where “skilled” classes and lessons were assigned to those that were academically challenged.
Similar to the use of the word “special” to have a negative connotation, “skilled” can be used to describe someone stupid or daft in an ironic way. It can also be used as an adverb to someone’s silly actions.
Derived from UK school categories from 1960s-1980s where “skilled” classes and lessons were assigned to those that were academically challenged.
Eg 1.
-Someone misses an easy shot at pool.
-Response: “That was skilled”
Eg 2.
“You look skilled in those trousers”.
-Someone misses an easy shot at pool.
-Response: “That was skilled”
Eg 2.
“You look skilled in those trousers”.
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