flu
SayFLOO/flu/UK/fluː/AUS/flʉː/
- 1A common illness that gives you fever, aches, and a cough, caused by a virus.
Like a bad cold, but worse, because it can make your whole body ache.
He got the flu and had to stay in bed for three days.
A lot of kids got the flu at school this winter.
Similarinfluenza
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- 2A short sickness that makes you throw up and have an upset stomach.
Like a bad tummy bug that goes away after a day or two.
He had the flu and was sick to his stomach all night.
A lot of kids got the flu and were throwing up at school.
Similarbug, gastroenteritis
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Origin
A short form of the word "influenza."