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collywobbles

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪwɒb(ə)lz/
Definition of collywobbles

noun

informal, chiefly humorous
  • stomach pain or queasiness:an attack of collywobbles
  • intense anxiety or nervousness:such organizations give him the collywobbles

Origin:

early 19th century: fanciful formation from colic and wobble

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