LURGY

Etymology

Noun

lurgy (plural lurgies)

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

(British, slang) Any uncategorised disease with symptoms similar to a cold or flu that renders one unable to work.

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 playground games. For example, "You can't play with us; you've got the lurgi!" could be used when excluding another child from a group.

Anagrams

• gurly

Source: Wiktionary

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