Associations to the word «Tailspin»

Wiktionary

TAILSPIN, noun. The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.
TAILSPIN, noun. A severe mental or emotional collapse; emotional breakdown.
TAILSPIN, noun. Any sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.

Dictionary definition

TAILSPIN, noun. Loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse.
TAILSPIN, noun. Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.

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