mulligrubs

English

Etymology

From 16th century. Origin unknown. Perhaps based on mull (“dirt”) +‎ grub.

Pronunciation

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Noun

mulligrubs pl (plural only)

(obsolete) colic
(slang) sullenness; sulky behaviour
(regional) low spirits, mild depression, the blues

Alternative forms

molligrubs, mollygrubs, mulleygrubs, mullygrubs

Synonyms

(stomachache): collywobbles
(depression): blue devils

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