Definitions

1. noun

A severe and persistent infantile digestive condition, especially characterized by recurrent episodes of severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever.

“The baby’s parent took her to the doctor because she had been experiencing episodes of cholic and was getting weaker by the day.”

2. noun

A person who is prone to fits of rage, irritability, or sulky behavior, especially in response to trivial matters.

“After getting into a fight with his sibling, he became a cholic and refused to talk to anyone in the family.”