Rheumatism

/ˈruː.mə.tɪ.zəm/

Synonyms

  • arthritis
  • joint inflammation
  • musculoskeletal disorder

Slang Meanings

Stiffness from old injuries or overexertion.
My legs feel like they're full of rheumatism after that long hike.
A grumpy or irritable disposition caused by physical discomfort.
He was in such a rheumatism mood after working all day.