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."