girther

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Meaning · English

One who believed that Donald Trump was shorter and heavier than suggested by his presidential physical examination in 2018.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Girthers averred that President Trump had lied about his weight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “girther” mean?

One who believed that Donald Trump was shorter and heavier than suggested by his presidential physical examination in 2018.

Is “girther” formal or informal?

girther is generally slang.