sorehead

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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

Hart knows that he would risk a sorehead image if he were to push that challenge personally at the convention.

From Time Magazine Archive

Those who know state that a "sorehead" combination has been formed by the young male representatives of some of our wealthier families.

From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)