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dooncome

nounemotion

a fall in luck or spirits

A fall in status, fortune, or spirits; a letdown or disappointment.

Example in use

He thocht he'd get the job, but it wis a dooncome.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DOON-kum/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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