allergic
/əˈlɜr.dʒɪk/
adjective
- Having or caused by an allergy; reacting badly to a particular substance.
- She had an allergic reaction to the bee sting and needed medicine.
- My brother is allergic to shellfish, so he never eats shrimp.
- The doctor said his sneezing was due to an allergic response to pollen.
- Having a strong dislike or aversion to something (informal, figurative).
- I'm allergic to early mornings, so I never schedule meetings before 10 a.m.
- He seems to be allergic to hard work and avoids chores whenever possible.
- She is allergic to gossip and leaves the room when people start talking about others.
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