flag-happy

English

adj
Definitions
  • (sports) Overly inclined to rule that an infraction has occurred.

Etymology

Suffix from English flag (computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag).

Origin

English

flag

Gloss

computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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