adjective
- superlative form of colicky; most affected by or prone to colic; most characterized by severe abdominal pain
Usage: superlative degree; typically used to describe infants or animals experiencing colic
Examples
- The colickiest babies in the nursery seemed to cry throughout the night.
- Of all the foals born that spring, the colickiest one required constant veterinary attention.
- Parents of the colickiest infants often seek support groups to share coping strategies.
- The colickiest period for newborns typically occurs between two and four weeks of age.