dot-carnage
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Meaning · English
The results of the dot-com bubble collapse, which included the closure of many Internet-based businesses, and significant financial losses for others.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The dot-carnage extends even to Internet companies still in business.
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 “dot-carnage” mean?
The results of the dot-com bubble collapse, which included the closure of many Internet-based businesses, and significant financial losses for others.
Is “dot-carnage” formal or informal?
dot-carnage is generally slang.