lunger
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person afflicted with a disease of the lungs, especially one suffering from tuberculosis.
Register: 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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A vehicle whose engine has the specified number of cylinders.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lunger” mean?
A person afflicted with a disease of the lungs, especially one suffering from tuberculosis.
Is “lunger” formal or informal?
lunger is generally slang.