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collywobbles

[kol-ee-wob-uhlz] / ˈkɒl iˌwɒb əlz /
NOUN
butterflies in the stomach
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Zverev, at 3-2 up, has a few collywobbles with his serve, and two double faults present Millman with two break points.

From The Guardian Jan. 19, 2022

But Hughton’s deflection is likely less a sign of weakness than an effort to contain any outbreak of the collywobbles.

From The Guardian Apr. 9, 2018

There may be little to give you the collywobbles, but there’s quite a lot to enjoy, with Ms. Morton heading the list.

From New York Times Apr. 9, 2015

Although there were collywobbles on Wall Street concerning Greece's bailout, an upcoming unemployment report and even Britain's uncertain election, there was no change in fundamentals that seemed to justify such a rapid sell-off.

From The Guardian May 14, 2010

Without missing a beat, Logan hollers, “I’m feeling kinda collywobbles, sir. I gotta hurl!”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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