collywobbles

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No, having "collywobbles" does not mean you're addicted to cauliflower, and don't bother buying a bra if you're a "titulaire."

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  1. plural noun Informal Pain in the stomach or bowels.

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  • No, having "collywobbles" does not mean you're addicted to cauliflower, and don't bother buying a bra if you're a "titulaire." —  Planet Rugby News - Rugby Union News
  • In New Zealand, if you've got "collywobbles" before a big game, you: —  Planet Rugby News - Rugby Union News
  • Last night, once he got over his collywobbles about the U2 album, he seemed friendly and relaxed but today, talking about the new album properly for the first time, there are nerves. —  Culture | guardian.co.uk
  • Charlton's best player, Chinese international Zheng Zhi, did score with a sweet unstoppable volley just after the 2nd half re-start to give us all our usual bout of the collywobbles (Zhi's now been added to Wolves 'wanted list after this exhilarating midfield performance). —  The Stirrer
  • Who can not get the collywobbles & reminisc about Cliff's Congratulations or Summer Holiday? —  Iain Dale's Diary
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  1. Probably alteration (influenced by colic and wobble) of cholera morbus.
 

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