mulligrubs

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

mulligrubs pl (plural only)

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

Alternative forms

• molligrubs, mollygrubs, mulleygrubs, mullygrubs

Synonyms

• (stomachache): collywobbles
• (depression): blue devils