clemson
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Meaning · English
To perform uncharacteristically poorly, well below expectations.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Anyone who was watching Saturday's loss to the Steve Spurrier-led Gamecocks surely could tell within the first quarter — if not that first failed drive — that Clemson was Clemsoning once again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clemson” mean?
To perform uncharacteristically poorly, well below expectations.
Is “clemson” formal or informal?
clemson is generally slang.