spingate
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Meaning · English
A 2013 controversy around the manipulation of the finish of the Federated Auto Parts 400 stock car race, during which one driver went into a deliberate spin.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spingate” mean?
A 2013 controversy around the manipulation of the finish of the Federated Auto Parts 400 stock car race, during which one driver went into a deliberate spin.
Is “spingate” formal or informal?
spingate is generally slang.