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mollygrubs

mollygrubs is the alternative form of mulligrubs.

Meaning of mulligrubs

Noun

mulligrubs pl (plural only)

  1. (obsolete, plural, plural-only) Colic.
    Synonyms:
    collywobbles
  2. (plural, plural-only, slang) Sullenness; sulky behavior.
  3. (plural, plural-only, regional) Low spirits, mild depression, the blues.
    Synonyms:
    blue devils

Questions about mollygrubs

What is mollygrubs the alternative form of?
Mollygrubs is the alternative form of mulligrubs.

Words near mollygrubs in the dictionary

  1. mollydooks
  2. mollyduker
  3. mollydukers
  4. mollyfoggin'
  5. mollyfogging
  6. mollygrubs
  7. mollyguard
  8. mollyguards
  9. mollyhawk
  10. mollyhawks
  11. mollying

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