Phlegm Definition & Meaning
phlegm
- noun
- apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
- expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
- inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"
"Phlegm" in song lyrics
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"Spittin two hot lines but the rest is phlegm"
7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap) -
"PEACE! I pledge allegiance to invincible phlegm"
Almighty — The Saga Begins -
"Mad punches like Sway flows, the evil spits red phlegm"
The B.U.M.S. — It's a Street Fight
Words that rhyme with phlegm
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- What does phlegm mean?
- apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"
- What part of speech is phlegm?
- Phlegm is a noun.
- How many definitions does phlegm have?
- Phlegm has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).