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Understanding Collywobbles: The UK Slang Term for Hangovers

Collywobbles is a slang term that originated in the UK and is used to describe a hangover or a headache caused by drinking too much alcohol. It is often used in a humorous or playful way to describe the negative effects of excessive drinking. The term is thought to have originated from the Welsh word "colli" meaning "head" and "wobble" meaning "to wobble or stumble," which refers to the dizziness and unsteadiness that can accompany a hangover.

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