fat-shaming
noun
fat-sham·ing
ˈfat-ˌshā-miŋ 
variants
or fat shaming
: the act or practice of subjecting someone perceived as fat or overweight to criticism or mockery
… wasn't aware … that the designers had also been embroiled in controversies over fat-shaming and same-sex families.—
Vanessa Friedman
Vanessa FriedmanAs much as it focuses on other aspects of Annie's life, "Shrill" includes instances of bullying and fat shaming. A scene in which a trainer accosts Annie and tries to guilt her into signing up for workouts was inspired by Bryant's life.—Kelly Lawler
Kelly Lawler
fat-shaming
adjective
fat-shaming comments/criticism
Examples of fat-shaming in a Sentence
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The film tackles the topic of fat-shaming among teens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the Cold Tea Collective, which published an article with tips for dealing with fat-shaming in an Asian family.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 31 July 2024
The allegations against Li and Wu include hair-pulling, fat-shaming and punishment that resulted in physical injuries.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 28 June 2024
And while the overt fat-shaming of Peters’ era is now more frowned upon, striving for slenderness seems to retain a moral dimension.
—Michelle Stacey, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
Consider Emily Blunt, a movie star who recently prostrated herself after being savaged online for fat-shaming.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2023
Many of the taglines at mainstream establishments and social media alike are focusing on the allegations of fat-shaming, which obviously were never actually part of an official charge.
—Vulture, 2 Aug. 2023
These comments can also be skinny- or fat-shaming, both of which, experts say, can lead to serious mental health issues, like lower self-esteem.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2024
Then there’s the Cold Tea Collective, which published an article with tips for dealing with fat-shaming in an Asian family.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 31 July 2024
The allegations against Li and Wu include hair-pulling, fat-shaming and punishment that resulted in physical injuries.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 28 June 2024
And while the overt fat-shaming of Peters’ era is now more frowned upon, striving for slenderness seems to retain a moral dimension.
—Michelle Stacey, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2024
Consider Emily Blunt, a movie star who recently prostrated herself after being savaged online for fat-shaming.
—Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2023
Many of the taglines at mainstream establishments and social media alike are focusing on the allegations of fat-shaming, which obviously were never actually part of an official charge.
—Vulture, 2 Aug. 2023
These comments can also be skinny- or fat-shaming, both of which, experts say, can lead to serious mental health issues, like lower self-esteem.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023
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“Fat-shaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat-shaming. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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