BHM
n.— «Advertisements typically describe events as being for BBW’s (Big Beautiful Women) and BHM’s (Big Handsome Men), but many of those involved simply call themselves fat.» —“Fat, O.K.? And Having a Blast” by Stephanie Rosenbloom New York Times June 23, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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