all-overs

[ awl-oh-verz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the all-overs. a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-overs¹

First recorded in 1820–30; allover ( def ) + -s ³( def )

Example Sentences

Her chronic faithlessness gave John Henry bad attacks of the all-overs, the down-yonders, even made him ponder the meaning of existence.

From Time Magazine Archive

Quit yo' work, and you gits de all-overs. quit yo' woman, and you gits de down-yonders.

From Time Magazine Archive

When a man is tired he likely will call it worried; if in a hurry, he is in a swivvet; if nervous, he has the all-overs; if declining in health, he is on the down-go.

From Project Gutenberg

I never know'd what the all-overs wuz tell thes about a hour before me an' Teague wuz married.

From Project Gutenberg

But it never give me the all-overs like it does now, some way.

From Project Gutenberg