phlegmy

phlegm·y

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [flem-ee]
- /ˈflɛm i/
- /flˈemi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flem-ee]
- /ˈflɛm i/

Definition of phlegmy word

adjective phlegmy of, relating to, or characterized by phlegm. 1

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Origin of phlegmy

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; phlegm + -y1

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Parts of speech for Phlegmy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phlegmy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phlegmy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for phlegmy

adjective phlegmy

chesty — If you have a chesty cough, you have a lot of mucus in your lungs.

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