"Tarded" is an informal, often derogatory, and offensive slang term derived from a contraction of "retarded".
Usage and Meaning
Slang/Disparaging: Used to describe someone or something as stupid, foolish, or slow.
Contempt: It is frequently used to express extreme contempt, doubt, or mockery regarding someone's intelligence.
Suffix Usage: It is sometimes used as a suffix in compound words to form adjectives expressing contempt (e.g., "libtarded").
Context: While it originated from a now-offensive term for intellectual disability, in modern slang, it is often used as a generic insult.
Alternatives
Because this term is widely considered offensive, alternatives that accurately describe a situation or behavior without targeting disability include:
Foolish
Unintelligent
Senseless
Slow
Important Note
The term "retarded" and its variations ("tarded") are considered ableist slurs by many advocacy groups and are largely perceived as insulting.