English · Slang Attested

tanorexia

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Meaning · English

A condition whose sufferers believe they are too pale and become obsessed with tanning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tình trạng quá lo lắng về làn da quá nhạt và trở nên ám ảnh với việc đi tắm nắng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “tanorexia” mean?

A condition whose sufferers believe they are too pale and become obsessed with tanning.

Is “tanorexia” formal or informal?

tanorexia is generally slang.

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