SportsAugust 20, 2026
imploding
im-PLOHD-ing
Definition
To suffer a sudden, catastrophic failure or collapse in performance.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'im-' (into) and 'plodere' (to clap or strike), originally meaning to burst inward, but evolved to describe any internal breakdown or collapse.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe Andrés Muñoz's disastrous outing against the Astros, where he suddenly gave up multiple runs and failed to secure a save.
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