Definition of "fever" in İngilizce

noun

1. (medicine) A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

   • There has been a rise in my fever. I think I've the flu.

2. (usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.

   • scarlet fever

3. A state of excitement or anxiety.

4. (neologism) A group of stingrays.

5. (in combination, slang, often derogatory) Sexual attraction towards a specific group of people.

   • Asian fever
   • clown fever
   • white fever
   • blue fever

verb

1. To put into a fever; to affect with fever.

   • a fevered lip

2. To become fevered.