Deflategate

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

deflate +‎ -gate

Proper noun[edit]

Deflategate

  1. (informal, sports) A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.
    Synonym: Ballghazi
  2. (informal, sports) A 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure.