mulligrubs

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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mulligrubs pl (plural only)

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

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