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Meaning of Deflategate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Deflater Deflates Deflating Deflation Deflationary deflationism

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