English · Slang Candidate

French pox

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Syphilis.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “French pox” mean?

Syphilis.

Is “French pox” formal or informal?

French pox is generally archaic, slang.

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