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bilious

Today's Word January 18, 2020

Definition: (adjective) Irritable as if suffering from indigestion.
Synonyms: dyspeptic, liverish.
Usage: The man walked into my shop looking bilious and ill-tempered, and it was clear that my day was about to get a lot less pleasant.
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