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Meaning of Wu flu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Clipping of Wuhan flu.

abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal, neologism, offensive, uncountable

Examples

““Wu flu?” jokes a BA steward. “No,” I say. “It's just the end of a cold I had in England before I left.” And it's true, it is. But wait.”
“For all the budgeteers, DiNapoli had vital advice: “Spending decisions should reflect economic and fiscal realities.” That is: It’s no time for new initiatives or program expansions, except those for the WuFlu crisis.”
“So the nice travel agent Jacinda, has rung and offered us a one-time special to another island it's called Corona Island, that's an island just north of where we are, but your mothere isn't too sure about going there as she has heard they once had a bad outbreak of Wu Flu and she doesn't want to risk catching anything. nasty.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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