heightism

๐Ÿ“– Definitions

noun

Discrimination based on height, especially the unfair treatment of people who are short.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Usage Examples

โ€œIโ€™m pleased to report I havenโ€™t ordered my elevator shoes yet. The woman I love transcended her heightism. Sheโ€™s put away her heels, and clips articles about the latest trend in relationships: โ€˜Short Men and Tall Women: The Last Taboo.โ€™โ€ Joel Yanovsky; What Women Donโ€™t Know About Men; Chatelaine (Toronto, Canada); May 1997.
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