illegally-challenged
|il-le-gal-ly-chal-lenged|
/ɪˈliːɡəli ˈtʃælɪndʒd/
humorously law-breaking
Etymology
The term 'illegally-challenged' is a modern humorous creation, combining 'illegally' from the Latin 'illegalis' meaning 'not legal' and 'challenged' from the Old French 'chalenge' meaning 'to accuse or dispute'.
'Illegally' evolved from the Latin 'illegalis', while 'challenged' came from the Old French 'chalenge', eventually forming the modern humorous term 'illegally-challenged'.
Initially, 'challenged' meant 'to accuse or dispute', but in this context, it humorously implies difficulty in adhering to legality.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a humorous or euphemistic term used to describe someone who frequently engages in illegal activities or has difficulty adhering to the law.
John is often referred to as illegally-challenged due to his numerous run-ins with the law.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 10:08