Phlegm - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Phlegm : (noun)
1: apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions [syn: emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, indifference, stolidity, unemotionality]
2: expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness [syn: sputum]
3: inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy [syn: languor, lethargy, sluggishness]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Phlegm : \Phlegm\, n. [F. phlegme, flegme, L. phlegma, fr. Gr. ? a flame, inflammation, phlegm, a morbid, clammy humor in the body, fr. ? to burn. Cf. Phlox, Flagrant, Flame, Bleak, a., and Fluminate.] 1. One of the four humors of which the ancients supposed the blood to be composed. See Humor. --Arbuthnot.

2. (Physiol.) Viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory and digestive passages.

3. (Old Chem.) A watery distilled liquor, in distinction from a spirituous liquor. --Crabb.

4. Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.

They judge with fury, but they write with phlegm. --Pope.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Phlegm
	firemom: Feeling thankful today. Full of Phlegm but thankful.
	reneeniz: Yellow Phlegm & boogs are so funny looking IMO.
	glenhunter: : So. Much. Phlegm.

Phlegm - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Phlegm