ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lunger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlʌnd͡ʒə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lunger is a noun meaning A person who lunges.

Meaning

A person who lunges.

More Meanings

  1. (slang) A person afflicted with a disease of the lungs, especially one suffering from tuberculosis.
  2. (slang, in combination) A vehicle whose engine has the specified number of cylinders.

Example Sentences

Lion-Peugeot, whose recent successes at Barcelona and in Sicily have made them the favorites for the Boulogne race, will present two single-cylinder cars and one twin-cylinder. The one-lungers are special productions with a bore of 3.9 inches […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for lunger

Depending on context, synonyms include consumptive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include consumptive, lumberer, lurcher, lumper, lugger, lunk.

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