mulligrubs

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

mulligrubs pl (plural only)

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

Alternative forms edit

molligrubs, mollygrubs, mulleygrubs, mullygrubs

Synonyms edit

(stomachache): collywobbles
(depression): blue devils

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