mulligrubs en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the 16th century. Origin unknown. Perhaps based on mull (“dirt”) + grub.
Meanings
- (obsolete, plural, plural-only) Colic.
- (plural, plural-only, slang) Sullenness; sulky behavior.
- (plural, plural-only, regional) Low spirits, mild depression, the blues.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mollygrubs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mulleygrubs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mullygrubs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| molligrubs | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
collywobbles (stomachache) · blue devils (depression)