Clemsoning

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈklɛmpsənɪŋ/

Definitions of Clemsoning

noun a term used in college football to describe a situation where a highly ranked team unexpectedly loses to an underdog

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about Clemsoning in football, but I'm not sure what it means.

A2 Clemsoning is a term used in sports to describe a team losing a game they were expected to win.

B1 The concept of Clemsoning has become popular in college football discussions.

B2 Some fans believe that Clemsoning is a curse that affects certain teams during crucial games.

C1 Critics argue that the term Clemsoning is unfair and overlooks the overall success of the team.

C2 Despite their occasional setbacks, Clemson has proven to be a dominant force in college football.

Examples of Clemsoning in a Sentence

formal The term 'Clemsoning' is used in college football to describe a highly ranked team unexpectedly losing to an unranked opponent.

informal I can't believe they pulled a Clemsoning and lost to that underdog team.

slang They really Clemsoned it up in that game, didn't they?

figurative Her presentation was going well until she Clemsoned it by forgetting her main points.

Grammatical Forms of Clemsoning

past tense

Clemsoned

plural

Clemsonings

comparative

more Clemsoning

superlative

most Clemsoning

present tense

Clemsons

future tense

will Clemson

perfect tense

have Clemsoned

continuous tense

is Clemsoning

singular

Clemson

positive degree

Clemsoning

infinitive

to Clemson

gerund

Clemsoning

participle

Clemsoned

Origin and Evolution of Clemsoning

First Known Use: 2011 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Clemsoning' originated in reference to Clemson University's football team experiencing unexpected losses or underperforming in important games.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe Clemson University's football team, the term 'Clemsoning' has since evolved to be used more broadly in college sports to describe any team unexpectedly losing or underperforming in important games.