fatphobia

American  

[fat-foh-bee-uh] / ˈfætˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

1. an aversion or hostility to, disdain for, or fear of fatness and fat people.

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Usage

Is it okay to use -phobia to mean bias against? See homophobia.

Other Word Forms

• fatphobic adjective

Etymology

Origin of fatphobia

First recorded in 1970–75; fat ( def. ) + -phobia ( def. )

Example Sentences

"In western society, fatphobia and anti-fatness are so ingrained in how we think about body size, health and self-worth," said Katherine Metzelaar, dietitian and owner at Bravespace Nutrition.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

But it was impossible to separate the kids’ classes I took from my underlying shame, vulnerability, and deeply rooted fatphobia.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2023

Even though fatphobia is not a specific crime, it can be pursued under existing legal categories such as libel, slander and moral harassment, explains Ms Oliveira, who is now a human rights lawyer.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2022

It is possible to appreciate Taylor Swift and midnight as an artist AND call her out on her blatant fatphobia.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2022

And I know how much my internalized fatphobia owes to oppressive patriarchal forces — the forces that tell girls and women in particular to be small, meek, slight, slim and quiet.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2022