plaguer

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Meaning · English

One infected with HIV.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

PLAGUER wis painted on the heavy plywood-enforced door in big, black letters. Also HIVER and JUNKY.

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).

Common questions

What does “plaguer” mean?

One infected with HIV.

Is “plaguer” formal or informal?

plaguer is generally slang.