ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wannarexic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌwɒn.əˈɹɛk.sɪk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wannarexic is a noun meaning (derogatory, slang) One who does not have the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, but wishes to.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Wannarexics draw anger and derision from people with anorexia and bulimia.
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.
When one trolls it becomes clear that wannarexics are a much-maligned population, and that many people, most notably diagnosed anorexics but others, too, characterize them as wholly superficial, flippant, vapid, and clearly more interested in having the reputation of being anorexic than in legitimately acquiring the disorder.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anorexic, anorectic, tanorexic, bulimarexic, orthorexic, drunkorexic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does wannarexic mean?

Wannarexic means (derogatory, slang) One who does not have the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, but wishes to.

How do you use wannarexic in a sentence?

Wannarexics draw anger and derision from people with anorexia and bulimia.

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