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    [Noun]  | "shut*out" | \ ˈshət-ˌau̇t \


    1: a game or contest in which one side fails to score

    2: a preemptive bid in bridge


    Origin: 1889 ;

    [Verb]  | "shut out" 


    1: exclude

    2: to prevent (an opponent) from scoring in a game or contest

    3: to forestall the bidding of (bridge opponents) by making a high or preemptive bid


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "shut out" 


    1: to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of;


      * e.g., " ... local residents feel that they have been shut out of the debate for expanding the airport "





     [ "shut out" ]

    1: verb.

      * e.g.,  ... She didn't invite me to her party, she won't return my phone calls, and she's always hanging out with that new girl now. I can't believe I'm getting shut out! Why, oh why, what did I do? 


     [ "shut out" ]

    2: To shut someone out is to stop being friends with them without really letting them know. It's a popular tactic among junior high students who are suddenly too cool for their friend(s), but too cowardly to do the right thing.

     [ "shut out" ]

    1: when one team scores five or more points and the other team has none.

      * e.g.,  ... did you win? yea we got a shut out! what was the score? 13-0! 


     [ "shut out" ]

    2: only a score of 5-0, 6-0, 7-0 and up is a shut out. scores such as 2-0, 3-0, and 4-0 are not shut outs.

     [ "Fifa Shut-out" ]

    1: The act of being completely ignored whilst trying to interact with someone playing fifa (particularly men), or similar in-depth games. It may seem as though to player has registered you, potentially with a grunt or nod, but in actual fact they have no idea what you want.

      * e.g.,  ...  Woman - Guys can you help me with the shopping? 


     [ "Fifa Shut-out" ]

    2: Often the players have acknowledged you are there, leading to the odd phenomenon of the players realising someone wanted them during a pause in play, asking each other what was required, before returning to play none the wiser!

      * e.g.,  ... Men - Yeah 

     [ "shut out" ]

    1: the acronym of shut-in, coined in 2025 by the prodigal son, abrar khalil rahman. the use of this word is said to be only prevalent and known to two individuals.

      * e.g.,  ... yafi is a shut out ~ abrar 

     [ "Shut out" ]

    1: When someone is unintentionally isolated from modern culture due to strict parenting, lack of internet access, or no exposure to social media. This makes them struggle with social norms, slang, memes, and pop culture references, leading to social awkwardness. They often find it difficult to relate to their peers, missing out on inside jokes, trending topics, and shared experiences that shape social interactions. As a result, they may come across as out of touch, overly formal, or just "different," making it hard for them to fit in.

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude still thinks ‘LOL’ means Lots of Love… he’s so shut out." 

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