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cockroach theory

cockroach theory proper noun: a theory which states that unexpected negative news from a business is possibly an indicator that more negative news is incoming.

Proper noun

the cockroach theory

  1. A theory which states that unexpected negative news from a business is possibly an indicator that more negative news is incoming.

Origin of cockroach theory

From the idea that spotting one cockroach indicates that more are probably nearby.

Questions about cockroach theory

What does cockroach theory mean?
Cockroach theory means a theory which states that unexpected negative news from a business is possibly an indicator that more negative news is incoming.
What part of speech is cockroach theory?
Cockroach theory is a proper noun.

Words near cockroach theory in the dictionary

  1. cockroach
  2. Cockroach Island
  3. cockroach of the sea
  4. cockroach taxi
  5. cockroach taxis
  6. cockroach theory
  7. cockroach wasp
  8. cockroach wasps
  9. cockroaches
  10. cockroaches of the sea
  11. cockroachicide

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