First Known Use: 1820
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malinger
verb ma·lin·ger \mə-ˈliŋ-gər\
: to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work
ma·lin·geredma·lin·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\
Full 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
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Origin of MALINGER
French malingre sickly
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malinger
intransitive verb ma·lin·ger \mə-ˈliŋ-gər\
ma·lin·geredma·lin·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\
Medical Definition of MALINGER
: to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness so as to avoid duty or work
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