Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
man-flu
noun
/ˈmæn fluː/
Definition
A colloquial term describing a condition where a man experiences flu-like symptoms but exaggerates its severity.
Examples
- After just a few days of feeling under the weather, he declared he had man-flu and needed a week of rest.
- She rolled her eyes when he complained of having such a severe case of man-flu that he couldn’t even get out of bed.
Meaning
It refers to the belief that men tend to exaggerate their illnesses, especially when they have a cold or flu.
Synonyms
- Cold
- Flu
- Exaggerated illness
