cellulite
pronunciation
How to pronounce cellulite in British English:
UK [ˈseljulaɪt]
How to pronounce cellulite in American English:
US [ˈsɛljəˌlaɪt]
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- Noun:
- lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
Word Origin
- cellulite (n.)
- "lumpy, dimpled fat," 1968, from French cellulite, from cellule "a small cell" (16c., from Latin cellula "little cell," diminutive of cella; see cell) + -ite (see -ite (1)).
Example
- 1. Luck of the gene pool mostly determines who will and won 't get cellulite .
- 2. But a basic moisturizer will also work to hydrate and swell the skin , making cellulite a little less obvious .
- 3. Its treatments have been used for wrinkles , leg veins , acne , cellulite and a host of other cosmetic solutions .
- 4. It doesn 't really matter whether it appears as cellulite on our thighs or cholesterol in our veins - we just don 't want it .
- 5. They will , however ( according to the guys surveyed ) , notice if you wear too much make-up , have facial hair , cellulite , or lipstick on your teeth ......