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phlegmy

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Charged with phlegm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His phlegmy cough disgusted everybody on the train.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: phlegmish

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

characterized by phlegm

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a phlegmy discharge

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: dry

History

Etymology

From phlegm + -y.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: pītuītōsus — charged with phlegm
  • Turkish: balgamlı — charged with phlegm