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Meaning of Deflategate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.
informal
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

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

See also

Deflater Deflates Deflating Deflation Deflationary deflationism