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.