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Is an Umbrella word for Ill. It could mean any illness. Used in England and maybe other uk countries.
*Ben and Tom at school*

Ben: Where's Matthew?
Tom: He's off poorly
by Clive Warren March 05, 2009
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A man who messes around with other men, but no one would ever know by looking or talking to him. Used by gay black men to identify masculine gay men or DL Brothas.
"I am going to the mall to look for some trade"
"The club was packed with trade, honey"
by Darren December 03, 2004
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'Poorly' is the sugar-coated way of saying you feel like shit!
Jack: Oh I sure feel 'poorly' today.
Joe: Yes.
by Mik Q July 10, 2008
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ill, brilliant, wicked, sick, best meaning something that is better than other things of the same type.
pj: "i've got some sick new garms"
Pete: "any exclusives"
pj: "yeah i've got some bubbles that are proper poorly!"
by big pizzete September 12, 2007
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