gymtimidation

English

Etymology

Blend of gym +‎ intimidation.

Noun

gymtimidation (uncountable)

  1. (informal) A sense of intimidation felt by an inexperienced visitor to a gym upon seeing the physiques and abilities of the regular users.
    • 2023 August 27, Melanie Radzicki McManus, “Do you have ‘gymtimidation’? Here’s how to fix it”, in CNN‎[1]:
      In addition, exercise is a powerful force in combating stress, anxiety and depression — a real irony when it comes to the issue of gymtimidation.
    • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:gymtimidation.
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