- a variation of flame-out.
flameout
Britishnoun
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the failure of an aircraft jet engine in flight due to extinction of the flame
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a complete failure
verb
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the crusade against Captain Kelly seems doomed to a proper flameout.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
The unforeseen move Friday was Vargas’ promotion, with the Dodgers recalling last year’s rookie flameout after a strong start to his triple-A season.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2024
Jeffrey Katzenberg on the quick flameout of Quibi, the video app he co-founded: “I’m proud to own the failure.”
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
Sally's Hollywood flameout requires her to slink back to Joplin, MO., providing the audience a window into the reasons she left.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2023
The Sixers haven’t advanced to the Eastern Conference finals since 2001 and another early flameout this season could lead to an offseason of upheaval in Philly.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
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