English Explanatory Dictionary

Spursy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a promising team, but losing in an embarrassing way.
  2. Unpredictable.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɜːzi/

Word forms

Spursy more Spursy most Spursy

Etymology

From Spurs + -y. Tottenham Hotspur consistently finish near the top of the Premier League but have won few trophies in recent years.

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