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fat shaming

fat shaming is the alternative form of fat-shaming.

fat shaming is the present participle and gerund of fat shame.

Meaning of fat-shaming

Noun

fat-shaming (uncountable)

  1. The act of criticizing or deriding someone because of their overweightness or obesity.
    Synonyms:
    fatphobia

Questions about fat shaming

What is fat shaming the alternative form of?
Fat shaming is the alternative form of fat-shaming.

Words near fat shaming in the dictionary

  1. fat shame
  2. fat shamed
  3. fat shamer
  4. fat shamers
  5. fat shames
  6. fat shaming
  7. Fat Shan
  8. fat sleeper
  9. fat sleepers
  10. fat suit
  11. fat suits

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