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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Nottingham Forest's defeat by Brighton on Sunday was a bit of a sickener for Sean Dyche, because he had made such a good start there.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
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
"The fact is," he said, as they sat on the balcony overlooking the river, waiting for Jack Bruce to return with his car, "I've had a bit of a sickener."
From The White Feather by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
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