Meaning of Spursy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Having a promising team, but losing in an embarrassing way.
   UK, humorous, informal
2. Unpredictable.
   UK, humorous, informal

Examples

“In the 1978-79 season, Chelsea, who had come⟳ up the year before, finished dead last⟳ in the first division and were relegated again. But no worries, I still had my Robins in the top flight. But then they did something more Spursy than anything the Spurs could ever dream⟳ of. They were relegated in successive seasons between 1980 and 1982[…]”

“Rice has a solid tournament for England. He is excellent in the quarter-final against France, until it all goes a bit Spursy for Harry Kane who uncharacteristically misses a penalty in the 2-1 defeat⟳.”

“Then came the hammer⟳ blow⟳ as Pennant stated: "England are Spursy."”

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