Temporary
melancholia brought on by the anticipation of future sadness. It is often used in reference to the imminent
departure, physical or metaphysical, of a friend, family member, or other loved one. The word is invariant and can be used as either a singular or a plural noun, usually with
the definite article.
J: Oh man,
I'm flying out of Montréal
in a week and leaving behind all the friends I've made here. I've
got the morbs!
S: Yeah, just think, you might never see any of them again.