(v) to completely ruin something

The term comes from Sanjaya Malakar, the contestant on American Idol season 6 who consistently does bad performances with terrible hair.
example: He sanjayad that that (test, hairdo, song, anything)
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To vote in a competition or election for the worst candidate in order to sabotage it. After the efforts to keep Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol in spite of (and because of) his mediocre singing ability.
There are many rumors that Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 Republican convention was, in part, due to the number of Democrats who crossed party lines to sanjaya the primaries.
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A 17-year-old, soft-hearted boy who underwent much criticism and stereotyping during his participation on American Idol.
Sanjaya is my husband. Here are our kids :D :D :D :D :D

They have their daddy's smile.
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The only reason to watch American Idol, Season 6.

"You cannot stop Sanjaya -- you can only hope to contain him."
by Nicky Jism March 28, 2007
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san-jiy-uh

the only possible way to rig american idol... a scheme that the people from india have been planning since he started.
american idol is lame. vote for sanjaya.
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Sanjaya the God of Victory! A handsome, cute boy. Loves to help everyone near to him. And only one girl can for him easily just by his smile. Knows a lot of language. Loves his culture, religion, and more than anything Cricket is his life!
Sanjaya a small cute boy!
There comes our Lord Sanjaya! Hail Lord Sanjaya!
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The best thing to happen to American Idol! The only guy with personality and style on the show.
"Did you watch American Idol last night? No, Sanjaya wasn't on it."
by Adriana07 April 28, 2007
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