cankles
Indistinct leg joints
Cankles is a blend of calf and ankles, describing legs where the calf flows into the foot without a defined narrowing at the ankle.
The term is mildly derogatory, typically applied to women: She wore long pants to hide her cankles.
Weight gain, genetics, or fluid retention can create the appearance.
Pathological tissue puffiness
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- fluid retentionAbnormal water accumulation in tissues
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
- circulationMovement through a system
compression stockings · water retention · pregnancy · obesity · diabetes · heart disease · hypertension · diuretics
Scornful ridicule or travesty
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- insultOffensive remark or action
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
unflattering · unattractive · criticism · judgmental · stereotype · tabloid · celebrity gossip · body shaming
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- appearanceOutward visible form
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- body positivityAcceptance of all figures
self-acceptance · beauty standards · societal pressure · stigma · embarrassment · shapewear · leggings · footwear
edema
Pathological tissue puffiness
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- fluid retentionAbnormal water accumulation in tissues
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
circulation · compression stockings · water retention · pregnancy · obesity · diabetes · heart disease · hypertension · diuretics · lymphatic drainage
mockery
Scornful ridicule or travesty
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- insultOffensive remark or action
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
disparaging · unflattering · unattractive · criticism · judgmental · stereotype · tabloid · celebrity gossip · body shaming · slang
self-conscious
Uncomfortably aware of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- appearanceOutward visible form
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
body positivity · self-acceptance · beauty standards · societal pressure · stigma · embarrassment · shapewear · leggings · footwear · maxi dresses