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Clemson.

A surname originating as a patronymic.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A city in Pickens County and Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, that is home to Clemson University.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Clemson University.

    countable · informal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From a short form of the personal name Clement + -son.

verb
  1. To perform uncharacteristically poorly, well below expectations.

    US · slang
Where this word comes from

From the performance of the Clemson Tigers (NCAA college football), who had a history of facing weak opposition in their conference and so their record of wins led to high expectations that were not met.

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