Flunami

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An extreme influenza outbreak. informal

    "The H1N1 flunami crested in Lincoln late last month, according to Friday's weekly report."

Example

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"The H1N1 flunami crested in Lincoln late last month, according to Friday's weekly report."

Etymology

Blend of flu + tsunami.

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