rematchofspite
nounUK /ˈriːmætʃ əv spaɪt/
US /ˈriːmætʃ əv spaɪt/
A second game played just because someone is angry about losing the first one.
After losing at checkers, he demanded a rematchofspite right away.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A contest repeated only to settle a hurt feeling, not to prove skill.
Their rematchofspite ended with both players refusing to shake hands.
3. A second attempt made out of wounded pride rather than fair play.
She called for a rematchofspite after the referee's call went against her.
4. Any repeat of an event driven by the wish to get even.
The debate turned into a rematchofspite over last year's insult.