sorehead

[ sawr-hed, sohr- ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a disgruntled or vindictive person, especially an unsportsmanlike loser:

   Don't be such a sorehead, they won fair and square.

sorehead

/ ˈsɔːˌhɛd /

noun

1. informal.
   a peevish or disgruntled person

Derived Forms

• ˌsoreˈheadedly, adverb
• ˌsoreˈheadedness, noun

Other Words From

• soreheaded·ly adverb
• soreheaded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorehead¹

1840–50; compare Scots sorehead a headache

Example Sentences

Hes been sneering and hollering like the sorehead he is, and its sure getting too much for me.

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That ought to give pause to the Amalgamated Sorehead Society.

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We say that "knocking" is a sign of the "sorehead" and we sublimate criticism by saying that "every knock is a boost."

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Sorehead picks Mike up, an' sweeps a cord or two of glasswar' off the bar with him.

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"I know one 'sorehead,'" remarked Ray with a grimace as he felt of his wound.

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