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Deflategate en · PROPN

Etymology

From deflate + -gate.

Meanings

  1. (informal) A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.
  2. (informal) A 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure.

Synonyms

Ballghazi