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spitesome

adj

Etymology

From spite + -some.

  1. derived from dēspiciō — “to look down, despise”
  2. derived from dēspectum — “looking down on”
  3. derived from despit
  4. inherited from spit
  5. formed as spitesome — “spite + -some”

Definitions

  1. Characterised or marked by spite.

    • So he explained, “I meant them words more big-brotherly than spitesome, ma'am.
    • She spat, “Fuck you!” So the marshal shrugged and turned to the other prisoner cuffed to the spitesome little thing.

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