domino effect

An expression meaning that if one thing/person/etc. is affected in some way, all those surrounding it will do the same.

1. If one infected person sneezes in an elevator, most of the people inside will eventually become sick.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.

by Smkngmgc September 16, 2004

Domino Effect

when everyone gets tired of Pizza Hut

The new menu at Pizza Hut caused a great domino effect.

by Monkey McJeebus April 22, 2006

Domino Effect

When you pee in the first urinal and a friend pee's in the last urinal, you each turn your pee streams towards the guy peeing next to you, thus he turns to pee on the guy next to him to avoid your pee, dominion to the guy in the middle who is pissed on in both directions.

"Let's do the domino effect in the movie theater bathroom"

"Ah! Why are both of you peeing on me!"

by Casious May 7, 2010

Domino effect

Domino effect occurs when one event triggers a chain of related events, much like falling dominoes. This can happen in various environments—from global finance to politics, and even within the personal habits of individuals.

When the new policy was introduced, it set off a domino effect that changed the entire company's structure, leading to layoffs and restructuring.

by Emotional Cruiser October 12, 2025

Domino Effect of Douchebaggery

A term used to describe how one Douchebag will cause others around him to become Douchebags.

Mike used to be such a great guy until he started hanging out with Chris, now he's a complete Douchebag. That's Chris' Domino Effect of Douchebaggery for you.

by RDMac April 3, 2011

Domino Effect Rape

A domino effect rape is when the rapist himself is raped after raping someone else.

Hey man Karim just got raped by Anthony.

Really? Cos Anthony just got raped by big Al.

Shit man, thats domino effect rape!

by Kez September 1, 2008

Domino Effect of Douchebaggery

A term used to describe how one Douchebag will cause others around him to become Douchebags.

Mike used to be such a great guy until he started hanging out with Chris, now he's a complete douchebag. That's Chris' Domino Effect of Douchebaggery for you!!

by Britz82 September 25, 2014