name, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs. informal
2. 2
   A 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure. informal

Synonyms

All synonyms

ballghazi

Etymology

From deflate + -gate.

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