different between failure vs flopdom

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman failer, from Old French faillir (“to fail”).

Pronunciation

• (Canada, General American) IPA^(key): /?fe?l.j?/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /?fe?l.j?/

Noun

failure (countable and uncountable, plural failures)

1. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
2. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
3. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
4. Bankruptcy.

Synonyms

• (person incapable of success): loser

Antonyms

• (state or condition): success, triumph

Derived terms

• ground failure
• power failure

Related terms

• fail

Translations

English

Etymology

flop +? -dom

Pronunciation

Noun

flopdom (uncountable)

1. (slang) The realm of flops or failures.
   • 2003, Josquin Des Pres, Mark Landsman, Reality Check: Priceless Advice for Musicians

     But, in truth, Guy is a flop for a reason: despite his artistic talent, he's embraced flopdom with open arms!