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cellulite
[ sel-yuh-lahyt, -leet ]
noun
- lumpy fat deposits, especially in the thighs and buttocks.
cellulite
/ ˈsɛljʊˌlaɪt /
noun
- a name sometimes given to subcutaneous fat alleged to resist dieting
cellulite
- A popular term for fat that is difficult to remove by dieting and that often has a dimpled appearance. There is no physiological difference between cellulite and ordinary fat.
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cellulite1
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Example Sentences
If there was a rough cellulite dimple, we might take it out.
While slips can hide VPL and your backside on a windy day, Spanx can help hide a lot more, like cellulite or a protruding tummy.
She was once involved in a bizarre “news” scandal after photos of her supposed cellulite surfaced while she was on the beach.
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