sickener
Americannoun
noun
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something that induces sickness or nausea
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a bright red basidiomycetous fungus of either of two species of Russula, notably the poisonous R. emetica
Etymology
Origin of sickener
Example Sentences
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It is a real sickener for Emery, though.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024
The closer we got to full-time, the more the dread grew that there was a late sickener on its way.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2022
Boss Eddie Howe called the late winner a "sickener" after his side had led 1-0 through a debut goal from £60m record signing Alexander Isak.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
Burnley are also coming off the back of a loss to Tottenham Hotspur, theirs a last-minute sickener in the Premier League last weekend.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 22, 2018
"Halloa," said one, "what! they have had a sickener, have they?"—"They have had enough on't," said another.
From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by John Shipp
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