stantonian

Something initially purported to be much greater than it is, with the result that it ends up being much less than it should be.

"The pitch to Stanton — Drilled, there it goes! Deep to left! It is high, it is far, it is gone! Out of the ballpark! A Stantonian home run!"

*Awkward pause*

"Now. What did I do wrong? What did I see wrong? He's at first base."

by philologista October 6, 2021