Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flop-sweat

noun

/ˈflɒp ˌswɛt/

Definition

A state of anxiety or nervousness, especially in a performance context, resulting in sweating due to fear of failure.

Examples

When the actor stepped on stage, he could feel the flop-sweat creeping in as he worried about forgetting his lines.
The comedian’s flop-sweat was evident when his jokes fell flat during the show.

Meaning

Flop-sweat refers to the physical manifestation of nervousness that often occurs when someone is afraid that their performance will not be successful or will be poorly received.