Bulimia
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An eating disorder characterised by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by guilt, depression, and often compensatory behaviours such as purging.
“She sought professional help after recognising the signs of bulimia in her own behaviour.”
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bu·lim·i·a
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Wordle
Four vowels in seven letters: B, U, L, I, M, I, A with I appearing twice, very vowel-rich
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Worth 11 points, the double I and A make it excellent for clearing surplus vowels from a heavy rack
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