COVID

Definition

A viral respiratory illness that swept the globe in 2020 and stuck around to crash parties ever since. It's basically three days of feeling like an extra from The Walking Dead, followed by gradual recovery—assuming you survive on crackers and ginger ale.

Example Usage

I tested positive for COVID yesterday, so I'm stuck at home binge-watching Netflix for the next week.

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