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phail

Definition:

(noun) A slang term derived from the word "fail," used to describe a significant and embarrassing failure or mistake.

(verb) To fail spectacularly at something or to make a crucial mistake.

Senses:

• (noun) A failure or mistake
• (verb) To experience a significant failure or make a crucial mistake

Examples:

(noun) His attempt to impress his crush turned into a phail after he tripped and spilled coffee all over himself.

(noun) The candidate's phail during the debate cost him the election.

(verb) I phailed the math exam because I didn't study enough.

(verb) The company's new product phailed to meet customer expectations.

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