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Characterized by not having the ability to hear.

1.She is deaf. 2.He is deaf.

By Taylor Skinner

Deaf with a big "D" includes any hearing impaired individual that belongs to the Deaf community and primarily use ASL (American Sign Language).

Missy was hard-of-hearing but thought of herself as part of the Deaf community.

By Leighbug

Unable to hear, often use hearing aids and know/use Sign-Language.

My friend mike is deaf, I had to learn sign language so I could communicate with him.

By AndrewO'Brian

WHAT? The absence of sound. WHAT? The absenc... WHAT? THE ABSENCE OF FUCKING SOUND! Oh.....WHAT?

"WHAT? WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU! ITS LIKE IM DEAF!"

By Rackal

Deaf means you can't hear anything, or can't hear too much. Can be temporary and permanent. The other way to say deaf is hearing loss.

Dude: Hey man this animation is great, just that I'm deaf so I can't hear anything. Maybe add some subtitles? Animator: Sure I'll add some.

By reddyfu