Liverpudlian
Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Liverpudlian
C19: from Liverpool , with humorous alteration of pool to puddle
Example Sentences
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Gaethje defeated the Liverpudlian on points in a gruelling encounter in Las Vegas in which Pimblett never managed to build any momentum.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
It is just Riley's second fight in the UFC but the contest serves as the co-main event, illustrating the star power the UFC believes the Liverpudlian can generate.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The lightweight interim title fight was a war that went against Pimblett in the end and the Liverpudlian now faces a spell on the sidelines recovering.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
Another Liverpudlian across the divide feels similarly before the game at the Stadium of Light.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
Yet it is apropos because, like Stevenson's prose, it is from the crucible of an alchemist, though at the time Mr. Chapman quoted it was not known to be a clever Liverpudlian forgery.
From Unicorns by Huneker, James
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