- Mainly used in reference to young women, this term combines halloween and anorexia to describe the affectationt hat many develop in order to lose weight and look their best in their halloween costumes
halloweenorexia
blending; noun
the "diet" of not eating that many adopt in preparation for Halloween
Etymology : Blending of halloween and anorexia. Halloween comes from c 1750 scottish shortening; anorexia comes from modern Latin.
Source : "Caroline developed a bad case of halloweenorexia, because she really wanted to look hot at the party." (conversation November 2011)
Last modified: 5 December 2011