dartitis

British

/ dɑːˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

(in darts) nervous twitching or tension that destroys concentration and spoils performance

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"I've spoken to so many people who have it or have had it. I wouldn't have had those conversations if I didn't get dartitis."

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Kevin plans to continue his hypnotherapy treatment, hoping this time the dartitis stays away for good.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

"The underlying mechanisms that cause dartitis are the same things that cause any other anxiety disorder," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

From 1982 to 1987 she was ranked women's world number one and also experienced dartitis.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Pity the player who succumbs to so-called dartitis, the game’s version of the yips.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2016

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