Typhoid
/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/
Synonyms
- typhus
- enteric fever
Slang Meanings
Typhoid Mary
The term 'Typhoid Mary' refers to an asymptomatic carrier of a disease who unknowingly spreads it to others.
Infected
After returning from overseas, he was jokingly referred to as being 'typhoided' by his friends.