spitesome

English

Etymology

From spite + -some.

Adjective

spitesome (comparative more spitesome, superlative most spitesome)

  1. Characterised or marked by spite.
    • 1989, Lou Cameron, Crooked Lance, page 121:
      So he explained, “I meant them words more big-brotherly than spitesome, ma'am.
    • 2001, Tabor Evans, Longarm and the Lady Bandit:
      She spat, “Fuck you!” So the marshal shrugged and turned to the other prisoner cuffed to the spitesome little thing.

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