What does BLAHS mean?

Dictionary Entry: "Blahs" Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction; a lack of enthusiasm or motivation.
2. A mild illness characterized by lethargy and depression; a feeling of being unwell without any specific symptoms.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blɑz/
• UK: /blɑːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blahs" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a colloquial expression to describe a feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction. It is often used to describe a temporary state of mind, such as feeling uninspired or unenthusiastic about a task or activity. The term has also been used to describe a mild illness characterized by lethargy and depression, often without any specific symptoms.

Synonyms:

• Boredom
• Ennui
• Malaise
• Lethargy
• Depression

Related Words:

• Blaze
• Plaza
• Flaws
• Clash
• Gulag

Example Sentences:

• After a long day at work, she felt the blahs and didn feel like doing anything.
• He had a case of the blahs and didn feel like going out.
• The rainy weather always gave her the blahs.
• She couldn shake off the blahs and decided to take a day off.