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glow-down

glow-down noun: a disappointing or undesirable transformation in appearance, talent, power, etc.

Noun

glow-down (plural glow-downs)

  1. (slang) A disappointing or undesirable transformation in appearance, talent, power, etc.
    • Whilst some amongst us have risen like a sartorial phoenix from the ashes of lockdown, others (myself included) have experienced more of a glow-down than a glow-up. Jeans and a jumper have become de rigueur, while out of the house ventures have the air of a frenzied dip into the fancy dress box.2020 December 11, Amy Sedghi, “How a session with Katie Holmes’ stylist changed the way I dress – without buying anything new”, in The Telegraph
    Antonyms:
    glow-up

Antonyms of glow-down

Forms of glow-down

pluralglow-downs

Origin of glow-down

Modelled after glow-up.

Questions about glow-down

What does glow-down mean?
Glow-down means a disappointing or undesirable transformation in appearance, talent, power, etc.
What part of speech is glow-down?
Glow-down is a noun.
What is the plural of glow-down?
The plural of glow-down is glow-downs.

Words near glow-down in the dictionary

  1. glow starter
  2. glow starters
  3. glow stick
  4. glow sticks
  5. glow up
  6. glow-down
  7. glow-downs
  8. glow-faggot
  9. glow-in-the-dark
  10. glow-lamp
  11. glow-lamps

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