gymtimidation

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noun

A sense of intimidation felt by an inexperienced visitor to a gym upon seeing the physiques and abilities of the regular users.

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Meanings

noungymtimidation (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableA sense of intimidation felt by an inexperienced visitor to a gym upon seeing the physiques and abilities of the regular users.

    In addition, exercise is a powerful force in combating stress, anxiety and depression — a real irony when it comes to the issue of gymtimidation.

    2023 August 27, Melanie Radzicki McManus, “Do you have ‘gymtimidation’? Here’s how to fix it”, in CNN

Origin

Blend of gym + intimidation.

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APA

gymtimidation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymtimidation

MLA

“gymtimidation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymtimidation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gymtimidation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gymtimidation.

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