Where does “have a cob on” come from?
have a cob on (English) comes from English cob — A male swan; A corncob; A round, often crusty...
have a cob on (English): to be in a bad mood; be grumpy
Definitions
- to be in a bad mood; be grumpy
Ancestry of “have a cob on”, step by step
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| 1 | English | cob | A male swan; A corncob; A round, often crusty... |