Search Dictionary
Definition of colicky

colicky

/ˈkɑːl.ɪk.i/
col · ick · y
JUMP TO:

colicky Lexical Profile

colicky Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Suffering from or showing symptoms of colic, especially characterized by frequent, prolonged, and inconsolable crying in a healthy infant.

Example

"The exhausted parents took turns rocking their colicky newborn through the night."

2

Relating to, resembling, or characterized by severe, spasmodic abdominal pain.

Example

"The patient presented at the clinic complaining of sharp, colicky pain in the lower right abdomen."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for colicky
Antonyms
View all antonyms for colicky

• Rhymes for colicky

• Nearby Words

coley
colfox
colic
colicky
colima
colin
coliseum

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'colic' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'; 'colic' derives via Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek 'kōlikos' (relating to the colon), from 'kōlon' (the large intestine).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colicky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colicky
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.