snakebit

[ sneyk-bit ]

adjective

1. Informal. unlucky; doomed to misfortune.
2. bitten by a snake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snakebit¹

First recorded in 1800–10; snake + bit ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

“I think that was a storyline throughout the summer. Certainly we were snakebit tonight,” Schmetzer said.

From Seattle Times

It’s hard to decide whether Orellana is the luckiest man in the world — he’s still standing — or the most snakebit.

From Los Angeles Times

It certainly wasn’t for the Jets, who were downright snakebit — just as some say they’ve been since Joe Namath delivered the franchise its only Super Bowl title after the 1968 season.

From Seattle Times

The five women sent into the woods for the retreat come back late, drenched, bloody, snakebit and down one member — Alice has disappeared.

From Washington Post

“Bjorkstrand, I think he’s been a little snakebit and he’s playing a little better than his numbers probably indicate. I really like his smartness and his stickwork and a lot of things.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• unlucky
• woeful