"It's a slang word used in the Steel Industry, when someone has been thrown under the bus, had their accomplishments stolen, or done double or even triple the work due to piss poor trouble shooting by the Kron. "
TO BE VILLAINIZED; to be subjected to or ambushed by a smear campaign; having one’s integrity challenged; being impeached or discredited by having aspects of your personal life exposed or exploited; describes one who has been subjected to unnecessary public embarrassment, shame, or ridicule; to be labeled or described as a morally bankrupt person. ALSO: describes aspects of a blue collar lifestyle.