Colicky

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑlɪki/

Definitions of colicky

adjective relating to or suffering from colic, which is severe pain in the abdomen caused by gas or obstruction in the intestines

Example Sentences

A1 The baby was colicky and cried all night.

A2 My friend's colicky stomach kept her up all night.

B1 The colicky horse was restless and agitated in its stall.

B2 The colicky symptoms were indicative of a more serious underlying condition.

C1 The colicky pain in her abdomen was unbearable, prompting a visit to the doctor.

C2 The colicky episodes were becoming more frequent, causing concern for her overall health.

Examples of colicky in a Sentence

formal The baby's crying could be a sign of colicky pain.

informal My friend's newborn is so colicky, it's been keeping them up all night.

slang I heard colicky babies are a real handful.

figurative Dealing with this project's technical issues has been quite colicky.

Grammatical Forms of colicky

• past tense: colicked
• plural: colickies
• comparative: more colicky
• superlative: most colicky
• present tense: colicky
• future tense: will be colicky
• perfect tense: have been colicky
• continuous tense: are being colicky
• singular: colicky
• positive degree: colicky
• infinitive: to colicky
• gerund: colicking
• participle: colicked

Origin and Evolution of colicky

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'colicky' originated from the term 'colic', which comes from the Latin word 'colicus' and the Greek word 'kolikos', meaning 'pertaining to the colon'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe pain related to the colon, 'colicky' evolved to refer to a specific type of pain or discomfort experienced in infants, particularly related to gastrointestinal issues.