mulligrubs

[ muhl-i-gruhbz ]

noun

, (usually used with a plural verb)

1. ill temper; grumpiness.
2. colic ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulligrubs¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; earlier mulligrums, apparently alteration of megrims

Example Sentences

Idleness lies in bed sick of the mulligrubs where industry finds health and wealth.

From Project Gutenberg

To this class belongs mulligrubs, for which we find in the 17th century also mouldy grubs.

From Project Gutenberg