English · Slang Attested

glow-down

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A disappointing or undesirable transformation in appearance, talent, power, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự thay đổi thất vọng về vẻ ngoài, tài năng, quyền lực, v.v.

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Whilst some amongst us have risen like a sartorial phoenix from the ashes of lockdown, others (myself included) have experienced more of a glow-down than a glow-up. Jeans and a jumper have become de rigueur, while out of the house ventures have the air of a frenzied dip into the fancy dress box.

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 “glow-down” mean?

A disappointing or undesirable transformation in appearance, talent, power, etc.

Is “glow-down” formal or informal?

glow-down is generally slang.

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