Learn English Slang Words related to sickness – Speak English like a native | Free English Lesson

Summary

In this lesson, the speaker introduces 10 slang terms used to describe various states of sickness or being unwell in English. These terms range from mild symptoms like 'blah' and 'crunchy' to more serious conditions like 'ate up' for incurable diseases. Other terms include 'sick as a dog' for upset stomachs, 'puking' for vomiting, and 'laid up' for being confined to bed due to illness or injury. The lesson offers relatable examples for each term, helping learners enhance their informal English vocabulary and better express feelings of sickness in everyday conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Ate up' is used to describe someone who is sick with an incurable disease, like cancer.
• 😀 'Blah' refers to feeling unwell in a general, mild way, like having a sore throat or feeling feverish.
• 😀 'Crunchy' means being extremely tired and exhausted, which makes you feel unwell.
• 😀 'Sick as a dog' is used when you're extremely sick, especially with an upset stomach or nausea.
• 😀 'Torn down' describes feeling very tired and physically drained, similar to 'crunchy'.
• 😀 'Puking' is a slang term for vomiting, often used when you're experiencing an upset stomach.
• 😀 'Laid up' means being forced to stay in bed due to illness or injury, often for a prolonged period.
• 😀 'Feeble' is used when you’re very weak or tired, often from an illness or physical exhaustion.
• 😀 'Queasy' refers to feeling nauseous, usually from motion sickness or an upset stomach.
• 😀 'Giddy' describes feeling dizzy or unsteady, often when you’re about to faint or are lightheaded.

Q & A

What does the slang term 'ate up' mean?

'Ate up' refers to someone who is suffering from an incurable disease, like advanced cancer. It implies that the person is very ill, and there is nothing that can be done to cure them.

When would you use the term 'blah'?

'Blah' is used when you're feeling slightly unwell, often with mild symptoms like a sore throat or a slight fever. It's a way to say you're not feeling your best, but it's not serious.

What does the term 'crunchy' describe?

'Crunchy' refers to feeling extremely tired and exhausted. It's not about being seriously sick but rather being too tired to function normally, like after a long, draining week.

What does 'sick as a dog' mean and when is it used?

'Sick as a dog' means being extremely ill, especially with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or an upset stomach. It's used to describe severe sickness, often after eating something bad.

How is 'torn down' used in the context of sickness?

'Torn down' describes a feeling of being worn out or exhausted, leading to sickness. It's similar to 'crunchy' and is often used when someone is too tired to feel well.

What does the term 'puking' mean?

'Puking' is a slang term for vomiting. It's a more casual way to describe throwing up due to an upset stomach or food poisoning.

When would someone say they are 'laid up'?

'Laid up' is used when someone is forced to stay in bed due to illness or injury, like a broken leg or severe illness. It indicates that the person cannot engage in normal activities because of their condition.

What is the meaning of 'feeble' when used to describe someone feeling unwell?

'Feeble' is used to describe extreme exhaustion or weakness. It suggests that someone is too tired, often from body aches or overexertion, and doesn't have the energy to do much.

What does 'queasy' refer to?

'Queasy' refers to feeling nauseous, often due to motion sickness or an upset stomach. It can also describe the discomfort that occurs before vomiting.

When would you use the term 'giddy'?

'Giddy' is used when you feel lightheaded, dizzy, or unsteady, often due to low blood sugar or exhaustion. It suggests that the person might faint or feel weak.