Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

degringolade

noun

de-grin-go-lahd

Definition

a rapid decline or deterioration in quality or status.

Examples

The company experienced a degringolade in its profits after the scandal.
What started as a simple disagreement escalated into a complete degringolade of their friendship.
The team’s performance has seen a degringolade since the star player was injured.

Meaning

The term ‘degringolade’ refers to a situation where something falls quickly and dramatically from a higher state to a lower one, often involving a loss of dignity, quality, or stability.