frontrunner-itis

A form of frontrunneritis — A supposed affliction said to cause someone, especially a political candidate, to struggle as soon as they become a front runner.

Meanings

nounfrontrunner-itis (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of frontrunneritis.
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