cancer

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the fourth sign of the zodiac, represented by a crab, for people born in late June and early July.

n. the fourth sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the crab; the sun enters this sign at the summer solstice.

“My sister was born in early July, so her star sign is Cancer.”

“In traditional astrology, Cancer is considered a water sign ruled by the Moon, associated with emotional depth and intuition.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who was born under the star sign of Cancer.

n. a person born when the sun is in the zodiacal sign of Cancer.

“She is a typical Cancer because she loves being at home with her family.”

“As a Cancer, he often found himself more affected by the changing phases of the moon than his peers.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang · Vulgar

adj. a very rude way to describe something that you think is terrible or annoying.

adj. used to describe something perceived as extremely toxic, unpleasant, or socially harmful.

“The comments section on that video is absolutely cancer.”

“The moderator resigned, citing the cancer culture that had taken over the forum's political discussion boards.”