Affected by colic; characterized by or causing severe abdominal pain, especially in babies.
From 'colic' plus the adjective suffix '-y,' forming a descriptor for the condition. Used since at least the 18th century in medical and household texts.
About 20% of babies experience colic, and historically parents had no explanation—calling a colicky baby 'bewitched' was as common a diagnosis as 'gas,' showing how mysterious infant behavior remained until modern pediatrics!
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