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have a cob on

verb

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps from cob (“male swan”), noted for its ill-temper. Compare have a corncob up one's arse (“to be ill-tempered”).

Definitions

  1. To be in a bad mood

    To be in a bad mood; be grumpy.

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