Etymology

Loserville

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Today it means: A metaphorical town or city inhabited by losers, used to describe a real place, situation or person perceived as unsuccessful, unappealing or lacking social standing. Full definition →

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The story

From loser + -ville.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A metaphorical town or city inhabited by losers, used to describe a real place, situation or person perceived as unsuccessful, unappealing or lacking social standing.

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