spleen

noun
UK: /spliːn/
US: /spliːn/

  1. An organ in the body that is located near the stomach and that cleans the blood.

    1. The doctor checked my spleen during the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the accident, the patient had to have his spleen removed because it was damaged beyond repair. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feeling angry or bad-tempered.

    1. He vented his spleen on anyone who would listen. [ ] [ ]
    2. She often displays her spleen when things don't go her way, making her difficult to work with. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ill humor wrath bile

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spleen" in English means: An organ in the body that is located near the stomach and that cleans the blood., Feeling angry or bad-tempered..

The phonetic transcription of "spleen" is /spliːn/ in British English and /spliːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spleen": ill humor, wrath, bile.

Example usage of "spleen": "The doctor checked my spleen during the exam.". More examples on the page.