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snakebitten

/ˈsneɪkˌbɪt.ən/
snake · bit · ten

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• adjective

1

North American Plagued by persistent bad luck, misfortune, or a series of frustrating setbacks, especially in sports or competitive endeavors.

Example

"After losing three star players to injury in a single week, the franchise felt completely snakebitten."


2

Having been bitten by a snake.

Example

"The veterinarian administered antivenom to the snakebitten dog immediately upon arrival at the clinic."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snakebitten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snakebitten
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