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

He started with a clean record, free from "sorehead" enemies in his own party or organized opposition from the Republicans.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bill, Bill, don’t be a grouch—don’t be a sorehead.

From The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy by Patchin, Frank Gee