walk of shame
The term "walk of shame" is often used in informal contexts to describe a potentially embarrassing situation, typically involving returning home after a night out.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal, slang)Returning home the morning after spending the night elsewhere, often implying a sexual encounter, while wearing the same clothes from the previous day.
Example
- She did the walk of shame, still in her party dress from the night before.
B2Internet Culture
(informal, slang, internet)A symbolic acknowledgment of defeat or acquiescence, often in response to a challenge or confrontation online.
Example
- After losing the debate, he had to do the walk of shame by admitting his mistake publicly.
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