SportsAugust 23, 2026
losingest
LOO-zing-gist
Definition
Having the highest number of losses compared to other teams in a specific league or category.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'lose' by adding the '-ing' suffix to form the participle, then adding the '-est' superlative suffix common in North American sports journalism to denote a record-setting quantity.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe Indiana University's historical status as the program with the most losses in FBS football history, emphasizing how remarkable their recent turnaround is.
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Read the full article ↗The Daily Hoosier