"vertically challenged" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more vertically challenged [comparative], most vertically challenged [superlative]
Etymology: An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Etymology templates: {{U:en:imitating-challenged}} An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Head templates: {{en-adj}} vertically challenged (comparative more vertically challenged, superlative most vertically challenged)
  1. (humorous, euphemistic, of a person) Short. Tags: euphemistic, humorous Synonyms: vertically-challenged Related terms: ethically challenged, horizontally challenged, gravitationally challenged, living impaired Translations (humorous: short): pituusrajoitteinen (Finnish)

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