lurgy UK /ˈlɜːɡi/US /ˈlɜɹɡi/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •(UK, slang) A non-specific (often infectious) disease, especially one with symptoms similar to those of a cold or flu, which renders one unfit to attend social events, go to work, etc.Harry. Now, you claim that if we set you up in a well-equipped laboratory, you will find the cure for almost everything. / Mike. (dramatically) Yes—including the dreaded Lurgi. — 1952 •(slang, no longer used) Idleness or laziness regarded as a medical condition; also, depression, especially resulting from a hangover.Both in the lurgy and the gripes, / These cakes are useful things, / And fit to stop the small windpipes / Of little nasty kings. — 1804 adjective1 •(no longer used) Idle, lazy. formslurgies
