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sickener

American

[sik-uh-ner] / ˈsɪk ə nər /

noun

something that sickens or disgusts.

sickener British

/ ˈsɪkənə /

noun

something that induces sickness or nausea
a bright red basidiomycetous fungus of either of two species of Russula, notably the poisonous R. emetica

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Etymology

Origin of sickener

First recorded in 1800–10; sicken + -er ¹

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sickener

As time ticked on at Hampden, you waited for the Hearts kick to the Hibs solar plexus, the late sickener that became such a huge theme in their clashes last season.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

It is a real sickener for Emery, though.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024

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

There was a long silence, then the husky reply came: “I got a sickener last time—” “Yes, I remember, at Waywing.”

From Northern Lights by Gilbert Parker

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