1. people with chronic illnesses who use the spoon theory to describe their limited daily energy
Usage: informal; community term

Examples

• Many spoonies find it helpful to plan their activities around their energy levels.
• The online support group was full of spoonies sharing their daily struggles.
• As spoonies, they understood the importance of pacing themselves.
• The conference included sessions specifically designed for spoonies.
• Spoonies often have to make difficult choices about how to spend their limited energy.
• The app was created by spoonies for spoonies to track symptoms and energy.