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“Acoustic” is an ableist TikTok and internet slang term used as a deliberate, phonetic misspelling of “autistic” to bypass content filters
. It is employed as an insult to describe someone’s behavior as foolish, nonsensical, or ridiculous. Originally sometimes used within the neurodivergent community, it has largely become a form of mockery.
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Usage: Often found in comments like “Are they acoustic?” or “Is it acoustic?” when witnessing perceived stupid or ignorant actions.
Context: It functions as a slur, substituting for “autistic” to avoid moderation or to mock neurodivergent traits.
Origin:
The term grew popular on platforms like TikTok and Reddit as a way to avoid platform bans associated with using “autistic” in a derogatory manner
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Related Terms: Similar, often harmful, substitutions include “artistic” or referencing a “touch of the ’tism”.
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What do you say when someone asks if you’re “acoustic”?
For those that don’t know, “acoustic” has become an ableist code word for “autistic.” Both begin with “a” and end with “stic.”
With that out of the way, if some ableist troll asks if I’m “acoustic,” I say, “I’m an electrified, synthesized, and amplified rock and roll badass motherfucker, baby!”
That doesn’t really impress trolls, though, because trolls don’t care. But I still think it’s clever.