lurgy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Chiefly preceded by the. — Idleness or laziness regarded as a medical condition; also, depression, especially resulting from a hangover.
Register: archaic, humorous, slang
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Chiefly preceded by the. — A non-specific (often infectious) disease, especially one with symptoms similar to those of a cold or flu, which renders one unfit to attend social events, go to work, etc.
Register: humorous, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lurgy” mean?
Chiefly preceded by the. — Idleness or laziness regarded as a medical condition; also, depression, especially resulting from a hangover.
Is “lurgy” formal or informal?
lurgy is generally archaic, humorous, slang.