Clemson.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Meaning & usage
A surname originating as a patronymic.
A city in Pickens County and Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, that is home to Clemson University.
Clemson University.
Where this word comes from
From a short form of the personal name Clement + -son.
To perform uncharacteristically poorly, well below expectations.
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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