collywobbles

• Nom familier désignant une sensation de malaise ou de douleur au ventre, souvent accompagnée de nausées ou de diarrhée, généralement sans cause grave. Peut aussi évoquer une inquiétude ou une appréhension sourde.

A noun referring to severe gastroenteritis of unknown cause, characterized by severe colic, vomiting, and diarrhea.

indénombrable · pluriel irrégulier

1. Stomach upsetC1informalbritishmedical

   A feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by colic, vomiting, or diarrhea.

   Maux de ventre

   • After eating the street food, he came down with a bad case of the collywobbles.
   • The child had the collywobbles and couldn't keep any food down.
   • She was laid up in bed for two days with a severe bout of the collywobbles.

   Synonymesbellyacheindigestionnauseaqueasinessstomachacheupset stomach

2. Nervous feelingC1informalbritish

   A feeling of nervousness or anxiety, often felt in the stomach.

   Avoir la trouille

   • I always get the collywobbles before a big exam.
   • He had a bad case of the collywobbles before his wedding speech.
   • The thought of the interview gave her the collywobbles.

   Synonymesanxietyheebie-jeebies