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The term BBW does not have an explicit lower or upper weight limitation. It is a visually-determined concept that can include women who are barely overweight to those who are [[morbidly obese]]. The term spread rapidly via the Internet during the 1990s, and is used mainly in the [[United States]]. |
The term BBW does not have an explicit lower or upper weight limitation. It is a visually-determined concept that can include women who are barely overweight to those who are [[morbidly obese]]. The term spread rapidly via the Internet during the 1990s, and is used mainly in the [[United States]]. |
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BBW has many near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning. ''Rubenesque'' is a close synonym; the term refers to the art of [[Peter Paul Rubens]], best known for portraying |
BBW has many near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning. ''Rubenesque'' is a close synonym; the term refers to the art of [[Peter Paul Rubens]], best known for portraying fat women. |
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==Usage== |
==Usage== |
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BBW is often found in [[personal ad]]s denoting an identification with, or preference for |
BBW is often found in [[personal ad]]s denoting an identification with, or preference for fat women. In this regard, men who prefer BBWs as romantic or sex partners are sometimes referred to as ''fat admirers'' (abbreviated to FAs). The term ''[[chubby chaser]]'' is sometimes used, but is usually specific to [[chubby culture]] among [[gay]] [[men]]. |
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BBW is commonly used as a positive euphemism by people involved with the [[fat acceptance movement]], who often reject the descriptor "obese". |
BBW is commonly used as a positive euphemism by people involved with the [[fat acceptance movement]], who often reject the descriptor "obese". |
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Once an easy target for adult-oriented fetish sites, the term BBW as entered in a search engine has been adopted by numerous specialty online dating sites thus promoting the idea of |
Once an easy target for adult-oriented fetish sites, the term BBW as entered in a search engine has been adopted by numerous specialty online dating sites thus promoting the idea of fatfemales as a common and accepted preference. |
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Some larger women adopt the term BBW as a personal preference over the term ''Rubenesque'' |
Some larger women adopt the term BBW as a personal preference over the term ''Rubenesque'' ''full-figured'', or ''fat'' because overweight women may not necessarily have large breasts or hips. Such terms, and others such as "queen-sized" or "[[plus-sized model|plus-sized]]" may lead to feelings of marginalization or non-inclusion for some women. |
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The term is sometimes used to denote a fashion designer or manufacturer whose range of clothing extends beyond the usual size parameters of plus-sized apparel, i.e. above a US dress size 26. |
The term is sometimes used to denote a fashion designer or manufacturer whose range of clothing extends beyond the usual size parameters of plus-sized apparel, i.e. above a US dress size 26. |
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The term BBW is also used to denote events specifically targeted to |
The term BBW is also used to denote events specifically targeted to fat women and persons interested in them, such as specific gathering nights in dance clubs, restaurants, fashion stores and shows, etc so that an environment of acceptance is achieved by having like-minded or like-bodied persons in attendance. |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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The acronym BBBW refers to Big Beautiful Black Woman. Another variant is SSBBW; Super-Size Big Beautiful Woman, which refers to women who are especially |
The acronym BBBW refers to Big Beautiful Black Woman. Another variant is SSBBW; Super-Size Big Beautiful Woman, which refers to women who are especially fat. |
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==Subculture== |
==Subculture== |
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Revision as of 13:17, 7 June 2007
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"Big Beautiful Woman" (commonly abbreviated as BBW) is a phrase most frequently used in the context of affirmation of or sexual attraction to overweight or obese women.
Meaning
The term BBW does not have an explicit lower or upper weight limitation. It is a visually-determined concept that can include women who are barely overweight to those who are morbidly obese. The term spread rapidly via the Internet during the 1990s, and is used mainly in the United States.
BBW has many near-synonyms with varying shades of meaning. Rubenesque is a close synonym; the term refers to the art of Peter Paul Rubens, best known for portraying fat women.
Usage
BBW is often found in personal ads denoting an identification with, or preference for fat women. In this regard, men who prefer BBWs as romantic or sex partners are sometimes referred to as fat admirers (abbreviated to FAs). The term chubby chaser is sometimes used, but is usually specific to chubby culture among gay men.
BBW is commonly used as a positive euphemism by people involved with the fat acceptance movement, who often reject the descriptor "obese".
Once an easy target for adult-oriented fetish sites, the term BBW as entered in a search engine has been adopted by numerous specialty online dating sites thus promoting the idea of fatfemales as a common and accepted preference.
Some larger women adopt the term BBW as a personal preference over the term Rubenesque full-figured, or fat because overweight women may not necessarily have large breasts or hips. Such terms, and others such as "queen-sized" or "plus-sized" may lead to feelings of marginalization or non-inclusion for some women.
The term is sometimes used to denote a fashion designer or manufacturer whose range of clothing extends beyond the usual size parameters of plus-sized apparel, i.e. above a US dress size 26.
The term BBW is also used to denote events specifically targeted to fat women and persons interested in them, such as specific gathering nights in dance clubs, restaurants, fashion stores and shows, etc so that an environment of acceptance is achieved by having like-minded or like-bodied persons in attendance.
Variants
The acronym BBBW refers to Big Beautiful Black Woman. Another variant is SSBBW; Super-Size Big Beautiful Woman, which refers to women who are especially fat.
Subculture
BBWs are the focus of a subculture, some areas of which are sexually fetishistic in nature, including fat fetishism and feederism. A large number of BBW websites are pornographic. Men who are attracted to BBWs are occasionally referred to as "chubby chasers", although this term originated in the gay community. Others call themselves "fat admirers".[citation needed] Some men are especially fascinated or aroused by certain body parts or areas of BBWs' bodies.