Manorexia

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun

1
Anorexia nervosa (or any similar eating disorder) when occurring in a male. humorous, informal, uncountable
"Preparing for the role— taking in only 900 calories a day and running 5 miles — he [Dennis Quiad] says he developed "manorexia.""

Example

"Preparing for the role— taking in only 900 calories a day and running 5 miles — he [Dennis Quiad] says he developed "manorexia.""

Etymology

Blend of man + anorexia.

Related phrases

anorexia nervosa eating disorder

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