(~r, ~st, ~s)
1.
If part of your body is ~, it causes you pain and discomfort.
It’s years since I’ve had a ~ throat like I did last night...
My chest is still ~ from the surgery.
ADJ
~ness
The ~ness lasted for about six weeks.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
If you are ~ about something, you are angry and upset about it. (mainly AM INFORMAL)
The result is that they are now all feeling very ~ at you...
= annoyed
ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ at/about n/-ing
3.
A ~ is a painful place on the body where the skin is infected.
N-COUNT
see also cold ~
4.
If something is a ~ point with someone, it is likely to make them angry or embarrassed if you try to discuss it.
The continuing presence of American troops on Korean soil remains a very ~ point with these students.
PHRASE: oft PHR with/for/between n
5.
to stick out like a ~ thumb: see thumb