mediterranean back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A feigned illness allegedly used by a laborer to justify malingering.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mediterranean back” mean?
A feigned illness allegedly used by a laborer to justify malingering.
Is “mediterranean back” formal or informal?
mediterranean back is generally slang.