English word Spingate comes from English spin, English -gate
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| spin | English (eng) | (dated) Unmarried woman, spinster.. (physics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.. (sports) Rotation of the ball as it flies through the air; sideways movement of the ball as it bounces.. A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.. A bundle of spun material; a mass of strands and filaments.. A condition of [...] |
| -gate | English (eng) | Used to form place names. Combined with keywords to form the names of scandals. |
| Spingate | English (eng) | (US, slang) A 2013 controversy around the manipulation of the finish of the Federated Auto Parts 400 stock car race, during which one driver went into a deliberate spin. |