Snakebit

Origin

snake + bit

Full definition of snakebit

Adjective

1. Bitten by a snake.
2. Experiencing a period of bad luck; unlucky.Bob was feeling snakebit after losing four games.
3. Jumpy, as if expecting to struck by sudden misfortune.
• 2011, March 25, Peggy Noonan, The Speech Obama Hasn't Given, This was followed by the BP oil spill, which made him look snakebit.

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