malinger

ma·lin·ger

verb \mə-ˈliŋ-gər\

ma·lin·geredma·lin·ger·ing\-g(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of MALINGER

intransitive verb

: to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)

— ma·lin·ger·er \-gər-ər\ noun

Examples of MALINGER

1. His boss suspected him of malingering because of his frequent absences from work.

Origin of MALINGER

French malingre sickly

First Known Use: 1820

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

Rhymes with MALINGER

five-finger, forefinger, ring finger