fluish
Somewhat under weather
Feeling mildly ill in a way that suggests coming down with the flu—achy, feverish, fatigued: I've been feeling fluish all day.
The word describes symptoms that aren't quite a full-blown case but point in that direction.
Also spelled flu-ish.
Having elevated temperature
- achyMildly, persistently painful
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
congestion · coughing · sneezing · headache · weakness · nausea · shivering · sweating
Microscopic infectious agent
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
infectious · quarantine · incubation · exposure · respiratory · airborne · droplets · contagious
Cessation of activity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- chicken soupPoultry-based comfort food
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- cough dropsMedicated throat soothers
nasal spray · antihistamines · ginger · electrolytes · humidifier · vitamin C · zinc · decongestant
feverish
Having elevated temperature
- achyMildly, persistently painful
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
malaise · congestion · coughing · sneezing · headache · weakness · nausea · shivering · sweating · sore throat
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
outbreak · infectious · quarantine · incubation · exposure · respiratory · airborne · droplets · contagious · catching
rest
Cessation of activity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- chicken soupPoultry-based comfort food
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
cough drops · nasal spray · antihistamines · ginger · electrolytes · humidifier · vitamin C · zinc · decongestant · throat lozenges
fluishbedridden
Unable to leave mattress
hospitalized · incapacitated · laid up · knocked out · at death's door