croochie-proochles
Scots
Etymology
crooky + prickles
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkrui ˈpruəlz/
Noun
croochie-proochles (uncountable)
- A feeling of discomfort, anxiety, or uneasiness from being seated in a confined or otherwise uncomfortable position
References
- Dictionary of the Scots Language. The source mentions usage circa 1923.