Quintius's definitions

boilover

Australian horseracing slang for the unexpected defeat of a hot favourite; a surprise result. Later used in contexts outside horseracing for an unexpected result in any context.

Bulgarian Tszvetana Pironkova, the world No.94, caused one of the biggest boilovers on Rod Laver Arena when she came from behind to record a 2-6 6-0 9-7 victory over Venus Williams.

by Quintius January 16, 2006