humdudgeon en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably from hum (“humbug”) + dudgeon (“feeling of anger or resentment”), 18th c.
Meanings
- (Scotland, obsolete) An unnecessary outcry or complaint.
- (Scotland, obsolete) An imaginary illness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| humdudgeons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |