English Explanatory Dictionary

15 minutes of shame

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very short time in a negative spotlight of shame in individuals who have been subjected to public criticism and humiliation.

Word forms

15 minutes of shame

Etymology

By analogy with 15 minutes of fame, chosen for the rhyme.

Related words

15 minutes of fame name and shame wall of shame time-out timeout wrist-slap slap on the wrist
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