drunkorexia
n.— «Drunkorexia is a made-up term reflecting an alarmingly real trend among young women. The non-medical, slang term refers to women who choose to eat less so they can party hearty without gaining weight.» —“Drunkorexia: Health Danger For Women” CBS: Showbuzz Jan. 23, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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