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Lurgy vs Glurgy - What's the difference?

lurgy | glurgy |

As a noun lurgy

is (british|slang) a fictitious, highly infectious disease; often used in the phrase "the dreaded lurgi", sometimes as a reference to flu-like symptoms.

As an adjective glurgy is

of the nature of glurge; sickeningly sweet.

lurgy

English

Alternative forms

* lurgey * lurgee * lurgi * lergy

Noun

(lurgies)
  • (British, slang) A fictitious, highly infectious disease; often used in the phrase "the dreaded lurgi", sometimes as a reference to flu-like symptoms

    • Synonyms

    * cooties (US) (Only in the playground sense.)

    Usage notes

    * Phrases like "I've got the lurgi " are commonly heard when somebody is explaining why they cannot attend a social occasion, come to work, etc. * The term is also used in the context of . For example, "You can't play with us, you've got the lurgi! " could be used when excluding another child from a group.

    References

    glurgy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Of the nature of glurge; sickeningly sweet.

    • Anagrams

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