/Sounds like 'mah-rah-kah-NAH-zoh'/
A term used to describe an unexpected and devastating defeat, especially in soccer. It originates from the historic defeat of Brazil by Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup, at the Maracanã Stadium.
Example
"What they did to Barcelona in 2019 was a historic upset."
"No one expected that devastating defeat in the semifinals."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'mah-rah-kah-NAH-zoh'/
A term used to describe an unexpected and devastating defeat, especially in soccer. It originates from the historic defeat of Brazil by Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup, at the Maracanã Stadium.
Example
"What they did to Barcelona in 2019 was a historic upset."
"No one expected that devastating defeat in the semifinals."
Regional synonyms: