Wannarexic

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who does not have the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, but wishes to. derogatory, slang

    "While some experts say these girls likely have body image issues or could develop a more serious eating disorder, wannarexics usually range between healthy and overweight."

Example

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"While some experts say these girls likely have body image issues or could develop a more serious eating disorder, wannarexics usually range between healthy and overweight."

Etymology

Blend of wannabe + anorexic.

Related phrases

anorexia nervosapro anapro mia

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