Ozempidemic en · PROPN
Etymology
Blend of Ozempic + epidemic, in reference to semaglutide, a GLP-1 RA drug used to treat obesity and diabetes and sold under the trade names Ozempic and Wegovy.
Meanings
- (derogatory, slang) The widespread and rapid increase in the use of GLP-1 RA drugs around 2022–2023, especially by celebrities and influencers, and the subsequent resurgence in diet culture and fatphobia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Ozempidemic | canonical | lexicographic |