Colicky (adjective)

1. Describing a type of pain in the abdomen that is characterized by spasms and cramps.
2. Used to describe a baby that is experiencing abdominal pain and discomfort, often accompanied by crying and fussiness.

Origin:

From 'colic' meaning 'pain in the abdomen'.

Examples:

1. She had a colicky pain in her stomach for most of the day.
2. The baby was crying inconsolably and seemed to be in colicky pain.
3. She had colicky episodes every few days, each lasting for several hours.
4. He had a colicky pain in his abdomen that was severe enough to make him double over.
5. The baby was diagnosed with colic, a common condition in infants that causes episodes of excessive crying and discomfort.