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.