bulimic

American  

[boo-lee-mik, -lim-ik, byoo-] / buˈli mɪk, -ˈlɪm ɪk, byu- /

Rarely bulimiac

adjective

1. relating to, resembling, or affected by bulimia.

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noun

1. a person who has or experiences bulimia.

Etymology

Origin of bulimic

First recorded in 1850–55; bulim(y) earlier form of bulimia + -ic, or bulimi(a) + -ac

Example Sentences

A working actor for decades, Brown got his first series regular job playing a bulimic cop on the FX comedy “Starved.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You really have to advocate that you’re sick enough,” said eating disorder educator Gloria Lucas, a harm reduction activist and recovering bulimic who gets care through the Orange County Health Care Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

In a world beset by celebrity culture and distorted by the bulimic dynamics of social media, we need more than ever to pursue things precisely for themselves.

From Washington Post

"When I regained weight, I was left with bulimic symptoms, which is quite a common experience for people," the 31-year-old tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.

From BBC

Randi Weingarten ripped Senate Republicans' latest slimmed down coronavirus legislation as a "bulimic" bill that will hurt public schools while giving tax breaks to the wealthy for private education.

From Fox News