mullygrubs

have the mulligrubs

To be sad, unhappy, or miserable. Ben said earlier that his head was hurting—that may be why he has the mulligrubs.
See also: have, mulligrubs

mulligrubs

1. Sadness, unhappiness, or misery. Ben said earlier that his head was hurting—that may be why he has the mulligrubs.
2. Stomach pains or upset. Try drinking flat ginger ale if you've got the mulligrubs.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the mullygrubs

Rur. to feel depressed. She had the mullygrubs because her husband was out of town. Joe had the mullygrubs. We tried to cheer him up.
See also: have, mullygrubs
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • have the mulligrubs
  • have the mullygrubs
  • mulligrubs
  • (as) miserable as sin
  • miserable
  • miserable/ugly as sin
  • misery loves company
  • Arizona
  • happy as a duck in Arizona
  • (as) happy as a duck in Arizona