godwin

/ˈɡɒdwɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who wins or achieves something, especially in a competition.

“The athlete was declared the godwin of the marathon due to her impressive time.”

2. noun

A term used to describe the act of someone being declared the winner in a situation, especially when it is seen as unjust or undeserved.

“The company’s financial report was criticized for being a godwin, as they manipulated their numbers to appear more successful.”

3. verb

To win or achieve something, especially in a competition.

“She managed to godwin the award for her outstanding performance.”

Synonyms

  • champion
  • winner

Antonyms

  • loser
  • underachiever