"wannarexic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wannarexics [plural]
Etymology: Blend of wannabe + anorexic Etymology templates: {{blend|en|wannabe|anorexic}} Blend of wannabe + anorexic Head templates: {{en-noun}} wannarexic (plural wannarexics)
  1. (derogatory, slang) One who does not have the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, but wishes to. Tags: derogatory, slang Related terms: pro-ana, pro-mia
    Sense id: en-wannarexic-en-noun-rVZqyghR Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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