commentator's curse

proper noun

The supposed propensity of a competitor to blunder after having their talents pointed out by the commentator.

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Meanings

proper nounthe commentator's curse
  1. humoroushobbiesThe supposed propensity of a competitor to blunder after having their talents pointed out by the commentator.
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APA

commentator's curse. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentator's%20curse

MLA

“commentator's curse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentator's%20curse. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “commentator's curse,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentator's%20curse.

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