flopdom

English

Etymology

From flop +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

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Noun

flopdom (uncountable)

1. (slang) The realm of flops or failures.
   • 2003, Josquin Des Pres, Mark Landsman, Reality Check: Priceless Advice for Musicians:

     But, in truth, Guy is a flop for a reason: despite his artistic talent, he's embraced flopdom with open arms!

   • 2007 April 8, Charles Isherwood, “Take a Bow, Loser, the Spotlight’s Yours”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Exhibit A in the case for the country’s new love affair with flopdom would have to be “American Idol,” arguably the most influential showbiz phenomenon of the last decade.