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A playful, reclaimed slang term for being neurodivergent, often used with pride and humor.

Andy the squirrel, mascot for NDlexicon

Andy says:

It's a fun, positive word some of us use to describe our 'spicy' brains. It’s all about celebrating our unique flavors!

Updated 2025-01-24
Sources: TikTok Community, Maya Chen
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Detailed Explanation

Neurospicy is a colloquial term that has emerged in online neurodivergent communities as a lighthearted way to describe having a neurodivergent brain. The term plays on the idea that neurodivergent brains have some extra 'spice' or flavor compared to neurotypical brains. It's often used with pride and humor, turning what might be seen as challenges into something celebrated and fun.

Community Context

The neurodivergent community, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, has embraced 'neurospicy' as a way to reclaim their identity with humor and pride. It's especially popular among younger neurodivergent people who use it to describe themselves or their experiences in a positive, empowering way.

Scientific Context

While not a clinical term, neurospicy reflects the community's move toward self-advocacy and positive identity formation around neurodivergence.

Language Notes

This is informal slang primarily used in casual conversation and social media. It's generally used by neurodivergent people about themselves rather than by others to describe them.

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