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flu friend

(UK) A designated friend or relative who collects medicine on behalf of a person with flu who has been advised to remain at home.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) A designated friend or relative who collects medicine on behalf of a person with flu who has been advised to remain at home.

Origin: Coined during the 2009 flu pandemic. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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