thinspiration

English

Etymology

Blend of thin +‎ inspiration.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /θɪns.pɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən
  • Hyphenation: thin‧spi‧ra‧tion

Noun

thinspiration (uncountable)

  1. Material provided as an inspiration to stay thin or lose weight.
    • 2014 July 22, “Do and don'ts of thinspiration”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎[1], archived from the original on 27 July 2014:
  2. Material intended to provide inspiration for anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice.
    Synonym: thinspo
    • 2008 May 25, Virginia Heffernan, “Narrow Minded”, in New York Times‎[2]:
      Like ballet and some forms of modern dance, thinspiration puts a premium on both agony and lightness.
    • 2013 February 8, Tina Hassannia, “Waging war on web ‘thinspiration’”, in The Guardian‎[3]:
      Do a quick search on Instagram and you will find reams of “thinspiration” material, usually in the form of pictures that glamorises the extreme skinniness of various models and celebrities.

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