The moment, usually in a sporting context, when the pressure is on to perform, but you find yourself overcome with nerves and a crisis of confidence resulting in turning to jelly and bottling it.
Whilst playing pool: 'I'm not sure he's going to pot this black, he's having an attack of the Nans'
Whilst playing golf: 'will he sink this for a birdie, or have an attack of the nans?'
Whilst playing golf: 'will he sink this for a birdie, or have an attack of the nans?'
by DJ Peloton December 28, 2025
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