English · Slang Attested

incarceritis

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Meaning · English

A medical condition induced by the threat of arrest or incarceration; malingering behaviour by a suspect when faced with the prospect of arrest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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⚠ Register: derogatory, humorous, slang

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).

Common questions

What does “incarceritis” mean?

A medical condition induced by the threat of arrest or incarceration; malingering behaviour by a suspect when faced with the prospect of arrest.

Is “incarceritis” formal or informal?

incarceritis is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.

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