Terrible Towel en · NOUN
Etymology
From terrible + towel. Coined by Pittsburgh Steelers football broadcaster Myron Cope, who was quoted saying, "We’ll call it the Terrible Towel, and it will wreak its powers terribly on the opposition."
Meanings
- A golden-yellow rally towel with the words "Terrible Towel" emblazoned on it; created by Pittsburgh Steelers football broadcaster Myron Cope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrible Towels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |