ALL meanings of under the weather
un·der the weath·er
U u - adjective under the weather unwell 1
- noun under the weather the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. 1
- noun under the weather a strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively: We've had some real weather this spring. 1
- noun under the weather a weathercast: The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial. 1
- noun under the weather Usually, weathers. changes or vicissitudes in one's lot or fortunes: She remained a good friend in all weathers. 1
- verb with object under the weather to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere: to weather lumber before marketing it. 1
- verb with object under the weather to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather: These crumbling stones have been weathered by the centuries. 1
- verb with object under the weather to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.): to weather a severe illness. 1
- verb with object under the weather Nautical. (of a ship, mariner, etc.) to pass or sail to the windward of: to weather a cape. 1
- verb with object under the weather Architecture. to cause to slope, so as to shed water. 1
- verb without object under the weather to undergo change, especially discoloration or disintegration, as the result of exposure to atmospheric conditions. 1
- verb without object under the weather to endure or resist exposure to the weather: a coat that weathers well. 1
- verb without object under the weather to go or come safely through a storm, danger, trouble, etc. (usually followed by through): It was a difficult time for her, but she weathered through beautifully. 1
- idioms under the weather under the weather, Informal. somewhat indisposed; ailing; ill. suffering from a hangover. more or less drunk: Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who are under the weather. 1
- phrase under the weather If you say that you are under the weather, you mean that you feel slightly ill. 0
- noun under the weather not in good health 0
- noun under the weather intoxicated 0
- noun under the weather not feeling well; somewhat sick; ailing 0
- noun under the weather somewhat drunk 0