Bulimic
adjective
Relates to bulimia or a person suffering from bulimia, a disorder where a person overeats then forces themselves to vomit.
Her daughter is bulimic and needs professional help.
Often appears as...
- become bulimic
- bulimic symptoms
noun
A person who has bulimia, a disorder that involves repeatedly eating a lot of food and then making yourself sick in order not to gain weight.
She was a bulimic during her teenage years.
Often appears as...
- become a bulimic
- bulimic individuals
adjective
Relates to bulimia or a person suffering from bulimia, a disorder where a person overeats then forces themselves to vomit.
Her daughter is bulimic and needs professional help.
Often appears as...
- become bulimic
- bulimic symptoms
noun
A person who has bulimia, a disorder that involves repeatedly eating a lot of food and then making yourself sick in order not to gain weight.
She was a bulimic during her teenage years.
Often appears as...
- become a bulimic
- bulimic individuals
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'bulimic' sensitively as it refers to a serious health issue.
The support group helps those who are bulimic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insult
Never use 'bulimic' as an insult, it's a medical term for a disorder.
You should not call someone bulimic just because they eat a lot.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Sensitivity
Discussing bulimic behavior might be uncomfortable or triggering for some.
Before discussing bulimic patterns, ensure it is appropriate for the setting.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'bulimic' sensitively as it refers to a serious health issue.
The support group helps those who are bulimic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insult
Never use 'bulimic' as an insult, it's a medical term for a disorder.
You should not call someone bulimic just because they eat a lot.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Sensitivity
Discussing bulimic behavior might be uncomfortable or triggering for some.
Before discussing bulimic patterns, ensure it is appropriate for the setting.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'bulimic' sensitively as it refers to a serious health issue.
The support group helps those who are bulimic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insult
Never use 'bulimic' as an insult, it's a medical term for a disorder.
You should not call someone bulimic just because they eat a lot.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Sensitivity
Discussing bulimic behavior might be uncomfortable or triggering for some.
Before discussing bulimic patterns, ensure it is appropriate for the setting.
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Video examples
Stuart Firestein: The...
of them have any interest in science whatsoever, let alone a desire to go into science as a career. So we have this remarkably efficient system for beating any interest in science out of everybody's head. Is this what we want? I think this comes from what a teacher colleague of mine calls "the bulimic method of education."
Video examples
Stuart Firestein: The...
of them have any interest in science whatsoever, let alone a desire to go into science as a career. So we have this remarkably efficient system for beating any interest in science out of everybody's head. Is this what we want? I think this comes from what a teacher colleague of mine calls "the bulimic method of education."
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Quote examples
Jane Fonda
American Actress
I was in my mid-40s. I was a bulimic, and I realized if I continue with this addiction of mine, I will not be able to continue doing my life. The older you get the more damage it does; it takes longer to recover from a binge. And it was very hard.
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Marti Noxon
American Writer
That went on for a long time: telling various tales from my experience being anorexic and bulimic, and having people say, 'You've got to write this; you are a writer,' and me not knowing how to approach the material.
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Lindsay Lohan
American Actress
I'm not skinny for the wrong reasons. It's not because I'm bulimic or anorexic or doing drugs. Compared to a lot of actresses my age, I'm actually overweight.
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Cheryl James
American Musician
I didn't want to get back into the whole industry. I left overworked, overwhelmed, and not having any control over my life. I was bulimic and needed to heal.
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Elizabeth Jagger
American Model
People tell me that I should eat more, but they don't know me: I eat a lot. It's pretty unpleasant that people assume every model is anorexic and bulimic.
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Felicity Huffman
American Actress
I was bulimic and anorexic for a while, just hating my body. As an actress, I was never thin enough, never pretty enough. My boobs weren't big enough.
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Janice Dickinson
American Model
I'm a former bulimic myself and it's a horrible, horrible addiction.
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Alanis Morissette
Canadian Musician
As a teen, I was both anorexic and bulimic.
Quote examples
Jane Fonda
American Actress
I was in my mid-40s. I was a bulimic, and I realized if I continue with this addiction of mine, I will not be able to continue doing my life. The older you get the more damage it does; it takes longer to recover from a binge. And it was very hard.
Quote examples
Marti Noxon
American Writer
That went on for a long time: telling various tales from my experience being anorexic and bulimic, and having people say, 'You've got to write this; you are a writer,' and me not knowing how to approach the material.
Quote examples
Lindsay Lohan
American Actress
I'm not skinny for the wrong reasons. It's not because I'm bulimic or anorexic or doing drugs. Compared to a lot of actresses my age, I'm actually overweight.
Quote examples
Cheryl James
American Musician
I didn't want to get back into the whole industry. I left overworked, overwhelmed, and not having any control over my life. I was bulimic and needed to heal.
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Elizabeth Jagger
American Model
People tell me that I should eat more, but they don't know me: I eat a lot. It's pretty unpleasant that people assume every model is anorexic and bulimic.
Quote examples
Felicity Huffman
American Actress
I was bulimic and anorexic for a while, just hating my body. As an actress, I was never thin enough, never pretty enough. My boobs weren't big enough.
Quote examples
Janice Dickinson
American Model
I'm a former bulimic myself and it's a horrible, horrible addiction.
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Alanis Morissette
Canadian Musician
As a teen, I was both anorexic and bulimic.
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