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wooden spoonist

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of wooden spooner: a last-place finisher.


Origin

disputed origin

From wooden spoon + -ist.

Examples
SIMPLE

He is the wooden spoonist in our local chess club.

CONTEXTUAL

After losing every single match this season, the team ended up as the wooden spoonist.

COMPLEX

Despite his intense training and high expectations, he finished the tournament as the wooden spoonist, much to the surprise of his supporters.

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    wooden spoon

    An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.

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