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thinspiration

noun
/θɪns.pɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

Blend of thin + inspiration.

  1. derived from īnspīrātus
  2. derived from īnspīrātiōnem
  3. derived from inspiration
  4. inherited from inspiracioun
  5. compounded as thinspiration — “thin + inspiration”

Definitions

  1. Material provided as an inspiration to stay thin or lose weight.

  2. Material intended to provide inspiration for anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice.

    • Like ballet and some forms of modern dance, thinspiration puts a premium on both agony and lightness.
    • Do a quick search on Instagram and you will find reams of “thinspiration” material, usually in the form of pictures that glamorises the extreme skinniness of various models and celebrities.

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Derived

thinspo

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA