al ‧ ler ‧ gic /əˈlɜːdʒɪk $ -ɜːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . having an allergy
allergic to
I’m allergic to penicillin.
2 . caused by an allergy:
an allergic reaction to nuts
an allergic rash
3 . be allergic to something informal if you are allergic to something, you do not like it and try to avoid it – used humorously:
Most men are allergic to housework!