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Colicky

usgb/ˈkɑːlɪki/Volume
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Use 'colicky' when describing stomach pain that is intermittent and severe, often associated with babies. SlideThe doctor said it's common for newborns to be colicky.
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'Colicky' often implies a level of discomfort causing irritability or a fussy manner, especially in infants. SlideWhen their daughter is colicky, she cries inconsolably.
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'Colicky' refers to pain that comes in waves, not constant, so it shouldn't be used for persistent pain. SlideHe experienced a colicky sensation after eating, but it quickly subsided.