thinspiration en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /θɪns.pɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology
Blend of thin + inspiration.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Material provided as an inspiration to stay thin or lose weight.
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(uncountable) Material intended to provide inspiration for anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice.
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.
2013 February 8, Tina Hassannia, “Waging war on web ‘thinspiration’”, in The Guardian:Like ballet and some forms of modern dance, thinspiration puts a premium on both agony and lightness.
2008 May 25, Virginia Heffernan, “Narrow Minded”, in New York Times: