scorigami

English

Etymology

Blend of score +‎ origami. Coined by SB Nation sportswriter Jon Bois in 2016.

Noun

scorigami (plural scorigamis)

1. (sports) A scoring combination that has never happened before.
   • 2023 February 12, Ben Fowlkes, “What’s A Scorigami And How Can You Get The Best Super Bowl Odds On It?”, in Legal Sports Report‎^[1]:

     While it might sound like a rare occurrence, there were three scorigamis in the 2022 regular season. Two of them came within four weeks of each other. There were six in the 2021 season, and the Indianapolis Colts were the winning team in two of those.

Usage notes

While the term scorigami is typically used to describe American football scores, it can be used to describe a unique score in any sport.