mulligrubs

English

Etymology

From the 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 behavior.
  3. (regional) Low spirits, mild depression, the blues.

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