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for the loss

for the loss prepositional phrase: expresses dislike or contempt for something.

Prepositional phrase

  1. (Internet, sarcastic) Expresses dislike or contempt for something.
    • Kittens for the loss!
    Synonyms:
    FTL

Synonyms of for the loss

Origin of for the loss

By analogy with for the win.

Questions about for the loss

What does for the loss mean?
For the loss means expresses dislike or contempt for something.
What part of speech is for the loss?
For the loss is a prepositional phrase.

Words near for the loss in the dictionary

  1. for the lols
  2. for the lolz
  3. for the long haul
  4. for the longest time
  5. for the lose
  6. for the loss
  7. for the love of
  8. for the love of all that is good
  9. for the love of all that is holy
  10. for the love of Betsy
  11. for the love of Christ

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