Typically used derogatorily in context of mentally handicapped or mentally delayed people. The word Retard originally comes from the french word 'retard', which translates to 'delay' in English, which brought about the use of retarded in medical terms, such as mentally retarded. (this term is rarely used by people, and is commonly referred to as Intellectual disability, due to the negative connotation retard rings off today.)
Shorter answer: To hold back in progress, or to delay. Also used derogatorily as 'dumb' or 'idiotic'.
"The recent passing of my father may retard the progression of my history paper."
Someone who wears a Hi- vis Jacket and works for CO-OP(midcounties) they may also sit at the front of the yellow bus and lick the windows, he also wear a bicycle helmet to stop them banging their head against the wall.
Jordan is a retard, he also sits at the front of the yellow bus and licks the windows, he also wears a bicycle helmet to stop him banging his head against the wall
Someone who steals your fucking hot pocket without asking permission
don't take my hot pocket again or ill smash your cock over a door hinge, retard.
A person that is slow in the head and is extremely entertaining to make fun of
Paul Di Resta you fucking reterd no one loves you, your a inceled retard baby
An offensive term for someone with a mental disabiltity - (mental retardation).
It is often used as a joke to say to a friend or someone you know who is acting stupid or did something stupid.
"Oh my god man your just a retard"
"Why did you do thay? Are you a retard or something?