snakebit
AmericanEtymology
Origin of snakebit
First recorded in 1800–10; snake + bit 4 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Embarrassingly, AT&T would later unwind its own snakebit Warner acquisition, undermined by the long delay and management’s own miscalculations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
“I think that was a storyline throughout the summer. Certainly we were snakebit tonight,” Schmetzer said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2023
It’s hard to decide whether Orellana is the luckiest man in the world — he’s still standing — or the most snakebit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
No team in the NFL has been more snakebit with injuries than the 49ers.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2022
I wish I could get snakebit, and make him go for the doctor!”
From The Brown Mouse by Quick, Herbert
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