"cold robbies" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by American cartoonist Walt Kelly in his comic strip Pogo (derived from a mispronunciation of kohlrabi) Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=cold robbies}} cold robbies pl (plural only)
  1. (humorous) An uncertain, mysterious ailment Wikipedia link: Pogo (comic strip), Walt Kelly Tags: humorous, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Emotions

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