Oh, I love it – though I know it as “mooligrubs”. I found it in a book set in Derbyshire – so it’s probably a local variation – and adopted it since. It has become family speak for I. in your definition. So much more vivid than “the blues” or “the sulks”…
Can I print it on my business cards?
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By Angelo Benuzzi on 16 November 2018 at 08:54
It could be a nice conversation starter 😀
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By Davide Mana on 16 November 2018 at 12:02
Oh, I love it – though I know it as “mooligrubs”. I found it in a book set in Derbyshire – so it’s probably a local variation – and adopted it since. It has become family speak for I. in your definition. So much more vivid than “the blues” or “the sulks”…
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By la Clarina on 16 November 2018 at 18:13
Indeed, it has a less definitive sound to it.
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By Davide Mana on 16 November 2018 at 18:52