Deflategate

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proper noun

A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

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Ballghazi
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. informalhobbiesA 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

    Synonyms: Ballghazi

  2. informalhobbiesA 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure.

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

Similar
Ballghazi
Also see
ballghazi

Origin

From deflate + -gate.

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Cite this entry
APA

Deflategate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Deflategate

MLA

“Deflategate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Deflategate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Deflategate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Deflategate.

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