Lurgy

Lurgy

British slang for an unspecified illness, popularized by BBC radio comedy ‘The Goon Show’ (1950s) with ‘the dreaded lurgy’.

Etymology & History

British illness, bug. British informal disease terminology. 'Got the lurgy' British flu. Children's British especially. The Goons British radio show origin 1950s. Reflects British comedy influence on language.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1950s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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