under the weather UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adjective3 •ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.[…] I met a stranger, a quiet little man, who also had been under the weather from malaria. — 1907 •Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.I was a bit under the weather last night: out with a party of friends, you know. Dare say we all had a bit more than we could carry. — 1907 •(no longer used) Experiencing adversity.The Hawkinses are under the weather now, but their Tennessee property is millions when it comes into market. — 1873