# imaginary lat syndrome

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˌmæd͡ʒɪn(ə)ɹi ˈlæt ˌsɪndɹəʊm/

## Definitions
1. A tendency for one to adopt a posture as if one had larger latissimus dorsi muscles than one actually has, especially a posture where the arms are held away from the torso.

## Etymology
From imaginary + lat (“(slang) latissimus dorsi muscle”) + syndrome.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/imaginary-lat-syndrome