humdudgeon

humdudgeon

obsolete slang A illness that has been imagined. A: "Frederick called the doctor again?" B: "You know how he is—one twitch or pain leads him to believe he's extremely ill. Just another humdudgeon, I would suppose." I wouldn't worry, Mrs. Stewart. Your daughter's illness appears to be a humdudgeon, so she doesn't have to take any medication. He doesn't have a fever or anything, though. Do you think this is just a humdudgeon related to his upcoming performance in the play?

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durge

n. a moron; a jerk. You incredible durge! What were you thinking?

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