Pneumonia Definition & Meaning

pneumonia
noun
  1. respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

"Pneumonia" in song lyrics

See how pneumonia is used in real songs:

  • "Presidential on my wrist bout to give me pneumonia"
    Big Pokey (Screwed Up Click) — It's Like This
  • "From the Chi so I'm cold as pneumonia"
    Consequence f/ Gangsta L. Crisis, Really Doe, Tony Williams — Disperse
  • "And so much ice on ya body that you can get pneumonia"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Masta Ace — Seasons

Usage tips for "pneumonia"

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