Word
worldie
Definition
n. something that is extremely impressive or high quality, especially a goal in a football match. You use this word when you see someone do something amazing that seems almost impossible.
n. an exceptional or world-class performance, achievement, or occurrence, most commonly used in British English to describe a spectacular goal in football. Informal in register; often used as a superlative in sports commentary.
Examples
“He scored an absolute worldie in the final minute.”
“The goalkeeper had no chance of stopping that shot; it was a total worldie from thirty yards out.”
“While the striker is known for his consistency, that overhead kick was a genuine worldie that will be replayed for decades to come.”
Examples
simple
“He scored an absolute worldie in the final minute.”
contextual
“The goalkeeper had no chance of stopping that shot; it was a total worldie from thirty yards out.”
complex
“While the striker is known for his consistency, that overhead kick was a genuine worldie that will be replayed for decades to come.”
Usage
Commonly preceded by the intensifier 'absolute' in British sports slang.
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