Meaning of Collywoggles: A playful and whimsical nickname for someone who often feels anxious or nervous, especially in a cute or endearing way.
Literal Meaning of Collywoggles: Literally, Collywoggles is a whimsical term derived from “collywobbles,” which means a feeling of nervousness or stomach discomfort, symbolizing mild anxiety or butterflies in the stomach.
Popularity: Low.
Origin: English (colloquial).
Example:
Lucy: Have you noticed how nervous and jittery Sarah gets before exams?
James: That’s why we call her Collywoggles. She always has those cute little nerves.
Lucy: It’s an endearing nickname for her. She’s adorable even when she’s anxious.
Related Nicknames: Nervous Nellie, Jitters, Butterflies.