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Definition |
a product or item of poor quality |
Examples |
1) I bought a used car, but it turned out
to be a total lemon. It broke down
on the way home from the dealership.
2) Don't buy that brand of headphones. They're
lemon - they break after just a few weeks of use. |
Etymology |
It leaves a bad taste in one's mouth, much
like a defective product would. |
Synonyms |
junk, dud |
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