nosedive

Definition

  • noun: a sudden sharp drop made by an airplane with its front end pointing toward the ground
  • noun: a downward nose-first plunge of a flying object (as an airplane)
  • synonyms: nose-dive

Examples

  • The stock market took a 'nosedive'.

  • As demand fell, prices 'nosedived'.

  • The plane went 'into a nosedive'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nicolas isn't mad, just manic-depressive. He's below par. Unaware how this country operates. He'll explode in mid-fight. One problem and he'll nosedive. Maybe, but what talent! Few like him on the right. Bernadette, what do you want. Right-wing politics. You're not exactly Lenin! (..)
    2016 Me Before You