variants:
or fat shaming
Definition of fat-shaming
: the act or practice of subjecting someone perceived as fat or overweight to criticism or mockery
… wasn't aware … that the designers had also been embroiled in controversies over fat-shaming and same-sex families.— Vanessa Friedman As much as it focuses on other aspects of Annie's life, "Shrill" includes instances of bullying and fat shaming. A scene in which a trainer accosts Annie and tries to guilt her into signing up for workouts was inspired by Bryant's life.— Kelly Lawler
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The first known use of fat-shaming was in 2007
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