English Explanatory Dictionary

imaginary lat syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tendency for one to adopt a posture as if one had larger latissimus dorsi muscles than one actually has, especially a posture where the arms are held away from the torso.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌmæd͡ʒɪn(ə)ɹi ˈlæt ˌsɪndɹəʊm/ /-dɹəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imaginary lat syndrome.wav /ɪˌmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi ˈlæt ˌsɪndɹoʊm/

Word forms

imaginary lat syndrome

Etymology

From imaginary + lat (“(slang) latissimus dorsi muscle”) + syndrome.

Synonyms

ILS invisible lat syndrome
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