Retard just means slow, and not mentally it just means slow as in not fast. There are absolutely other uses for it than talking shit about disabled people, for instance when you make bread the step where you put the dough in the fridge is called retarding, or a cold retard.
I wouldn’t have a reason to use it here but if I travelled to another place I’d certainly be respectful of their language and customs and make sure not to accidentally offend anyone. He doesn’t seem to care since he’s an arrogant prick.
Unless the context is about music, it’s probably not ok to say. Yes, even where you live.
Retard just means slow, and not mentally it just means slow as in not fast. There are absolutely other uses for it than talking shit about disabled people, for instance when you make bread the step where you put the dough in the fridge is called retarding, or a cold retard.
I wouldn’t have a reason to use it here but if I travelled to another place I’d certainly be respectful of their language and customs and make sure not to accidentally offend anyone. He doesn’t seem to care since he’s an arrogant prick.
That’s ritard, short for ritardando
Unless you meant a non chord tone resolving downwards but that’s retardation