Meanings
- ASoIaF/GoT fandom slangThe showdown between brothers Sandor Clegane and Gregor Clegane on the television series Game of Thrones.
Believers in the Cleganebowl were a unique brand of fans who embraced the tagline “GET HYPE.”
2019, Kim Renfro, The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones, page 1732 more examples
In a similar vein to Cleganebowl, I feel almost certain that Hodor will appear as a wight in the Night King's army.
2019, Joe Cunningham, "Game of Thrones Season 8", University Express (University College Cork), 2 April 2019, page 18The style evident in the ‘Cleganebowl’ scene contrasts with that apparent in the intercut scenes, which follow the narrative perspective of Arya Stark.
2021, Daniel Clarke, “A city in flames: King’s Landing as artistic archive in HBO’s Game of Thrones”, in Landscape Research, volume 47, number 7, page 905
Origin
From Clegane + bowl (“a postseason football competition”).
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