Deflategate

English

Etymology

From deflate +‎ -gate.

Proper noun

Deflategate

1. (informal, sports) A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

   Synonym: Ballghazi

2. (informal, sports) A 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure.