sorehead
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sorehead
1840–50; compare Scots sorehead a headache
Example Sentences
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Other writers and players called him a "loudmouth," a "sorehead" and worse.
From Salon ● May 14, 2022
If you are a sorehead because you lost, you shouldn't play.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2016
"You would look likea sorehead if you didn't," he said.
From Time ● Apr. 12, 2012
Only a sorehead would fuss about too much celebration of the idea of home during the festive winter season.
From Time Magazine Archive
During the rest of the day's session many a "sorehead" found himself being regarded with black or sneering looks.
From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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