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phlegm
Phlegm refers to mucus in the back of your throat or your respiratory passages, or a sluggish or calm temperament. (noun)
- When you have a cold and your mucus membranes start acting up and producing a lot of gunk in your throat that you cough up, this gunk that you cough up is an example ofphlegm.
- When you face a harsh situation and you don't get emotional or excited but instead you remain calm and steadfast to resolve the problem, this is an example ofphlegm.
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