SINCE 1828
fatism
noun
fat·ism
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Definition of fatism
: prejudice or discrimination against fat people
Never has it been more socially and professionally unacceptable to be fat in Britain … . At a time when racism, sexism and ageism have become taboo, fatism is the last acceptable prejudice. — Carol Midgley, The Times (London), 16 Feb. 2001
Other Words from fatism
fatist
\ ˈfat-ist
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adjective
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adjective
fatist jokes
fatist
noun,
plural fatists
accused of being a fatist
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