wall of shame en · NOUN
Etymology
Chosen to rhyme with hall of fame and hall of shame.
Meanings
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(capitalized, usually) A collection of the worst or most hated entries in a particular subject, medium, field, or for people who have failed to complete a challenge, etc.
They deserve to be inducted into a Congressional Wall of Shame.
The duo was then forced to pose for a photograph holding the merchandise they had attempted to take, which was added to the shop's "Wall of Shame."
2012, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge, page 24:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| walls of shame | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
walk of shame · name and shame · 15 minutes of shame
Translations (2)
fr mur de la honte (collection) · pl ściana wstydu (collection)