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Definition Clemsoning in British English

Clemsoning noun

noun
1

the ability to inexplicably achieve a disappointing result, even when success seems all but inevitable. Used especially in American college football and named after the team the Clemson Tigers.

Example

Saturday night's loss to Florida State was an excellent example of Clemsoning.

Example

To cap that disappointing season of Clemsoning, the Tigers were rocked as heavy favorites against West Virginia, 70-33, in the Orange Bowl.

Definition Clemsoning in British English