Thinspiration

//θɪns.pɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Material provided as an inspiration to stay thin or lose weight. uncountable
  2. 2
    Material intended to provide inspiration for anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice. uncountable

    "Like ballet and some forms of modern dance, thinspiration puts a premium on both agony and lightness."

Example

More examples

"Like ballet and some forms of modern dance, thinspiration puts a premium on both agony and lightness."

Etymology

Blend of thin + inspiration.

Related phrases

More for "thinspiration"

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.