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Definition -shaming in British English

-shaming suffix

suffix
/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/
1

combines with nouns and adjectives to form nouns that refer to unkind criticism, especially on social media or in the press, of certain kinds of people for their appearance or behaviour

Example

slut-shaming

Example

fat-shaming

Example

We usually hear about body-shaming being directed at women with curves.

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Definition -shaming in British English