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Browsing page 1 of words meaning to lose, be defeated, fail (34 words total)

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BBE

noun

  • acronym of "Biggest Beating Ever," which can refer to "beating" as in a severe physical attack, or a severe defeat e.g. in a competitive sport.
    He just applied the BBE on that game.

    Last edited on Jan 13 1999. Submitted by Steve Pine from Winston-Salem, NC, USA on Jan 13 1999.

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blow it

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  • to completely fail a task.
    I really blew it during the presentation.
                                                                                       

               

                                

                                            

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    Citation from "Eagleton", Parks and Recreation (TV), Season 3 Episode 12 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
                                                                  

    Citation from "I'm Here", Off the Map (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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buckle

verb - intransitive

  • to fail or err due to pressure.
    I knew she would buckle at the competition.
    We've lost our confidence this year. I think we're going to buckle on Friday.

    Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Wai-Kheong Law from Oakville, ON, Canada on Nov 08 2002.

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