schizy

adjective

ˈskit-sē 

variants or schizzy

1

informal + sometimes offensive; see usage paragraph below : characterized by conflicting or contradictory elements or attributes : schizo sense 1

2

a

informal + offensive; see usage paragraph below : of, relating to, or affected by schizophrenia : schizo sense 2a

b

informal, disparaging + offensive; see usage paragraph below : mentally unsound : schizo sense 2b

Usage of Schizy

Due in part to its extreme informality, the adjective schizy is likely to be viewed as an offensive trivialization of mental illness. When used to disparage someone as mentally unsound, schizy is especially likely to offend.

Word History

Etymology

schiz(ophrenic) + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2b