Spoil For

Pronunciation: /spɔɪl fɔr/

Definitions of spoil for

verb to be eager or looking for a fight or argument

Example Sentences

A1 The child spoiled for choice when picking out a toy.

A2 She spoiled for a fight with her brother after he broke her favorite mug.

B1 The team spoiled for a win after their hard work and dedication.

B2 The company spoiled for success after implementing new strategies.

C1 The politician spoiled for a challenge in the upcoming election.

C2 The artist spoiled for inspiration after visiting a museum.

Examples of spoil for in a Sentence

formal The company is spoiling for a fight with the union over the new contract terms.

informal She's spoiling for a good time at the party tonight.

slang He's spoiling for a rumble with that guy from the other gang.

figurative The tension in the air made it feel like the storm was spoiling for a chance to unleash its fury.

Grammatical Forms of spoil for

• past tense: spoiled
• plural: spoil
• comparative: more spoiled
• superlative: most spoiled
• present tense: spoiling
• future tense: will spoil
• perfect tense: have spoiled
• continuous tense: is spoiling
• singular: spoils
• positive degree: spoil
• infinitive: to spoil
• gerund: spoiling
• participle: spoiled

Origin and Evolution of spoil for

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'spoil for' originated from the Middle English word 'spilen' meaning to damage or destroy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'spoil for' evolved to mean eagerly wanting or seeking something, often with a sense of aggression or competitiveness.