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slimnastics

American  
[slim-nas-tiks] / slɪmˈnæs tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

  1. exercises to help someone lose or control weight.

Etymology

Origin of slimnastics

1965–70; blend of slim and gymnastics

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The letter said that the class would include “conditioning in slimnastics with some aerobic dance.”

From Washington Times

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