The informal practice of policing one's physical appearance because it does not conform to social norms, or is not deemed appropriate for a particular setting. Personal preference and attraction do not necessarily qualify as body policing.
Yeah, I decided not to hire that woman, her visible body hair and lack of makeup seemed too unprofessional to me.
Hey, man, that's body policing.
Hey, man, that's body policing.
by bbear117 October 16, 2012
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