Diabeetus

//ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Diabetes. humorous, uncountable

    "Carbohydrates are bad? There are weight-loss schemes that involve avoiding them, and you don't want to go crazy on sugars unless you want diabeetus, but in general, i reckon they're okay."

Synonyms

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diabetes

Example

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"Carbohydrates are bad? There are weight-loss schemes that involve avoiding them, and you don't want to go crazy on sugars unless you want diabeetus, but in general, i reckon they're okay."

Etymology

From the pronunciation of diabetes used by American actor Wilford Brimley in advertisements for the medical supplies home delivery service Liberty Medical.

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