spindom

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From spin +‎ -dom.

Noun[edit]

spindom (uncountable)

  1. (nonce word, humorous) The realm, territory, or sphere of spinning.
    • 2007, Spindles Etc. « The Knerdy Knitter:
      I would LOVE to learn how to spin, congrats on taking the first step towards spindom!!!
  2. The realm, territory, or sphere of political spin.
    • 2001, George Henry Hubert Lascelles Harewood (Earl of), Opera:
      He was curmudgeonly about the level of spin that journalists were putting on Verdi 'celebrations' during his lifetime; the present levels of spindom would have him gnawing the woodwork.
    • 2006, No: It's all Sam's fault:
      Wal-Mart is driving could-have-been-Pulizer-prizewinning newshounds to a life of inglorious spindom.