adjective
- suffering from or relating to colic, especially severe abdominal pain in infants
- characterized by sharp, intermittent abdominal pain
Usage: medical
Usage: medical
Examples
- The colicky baby cried for hours despite all attempts to comfort him.
- She experienced colicky pain after eating too much rich food.
- The pediatrician suggested different feeding techniques for the colicky infant.
- His colicky symptoms improved after switching to a different formula.
- The mother was exhausted from dealing with her colicky newborn.
- Colicky horses often show signs of distress and restlessness.