Definitions
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- proper noun colloquial The tendency of sports fans to advocate for their home teams to an unreasonable or irrational degree.
- proper noun The activity of
miming of scenes from one ofHomer 's epics. It was common inGreek - andRoman -erapagan festivals (after poet Homer).
Etymologies
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Homer + -ism
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Examples
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I've had my issues with Coach Dungy (mostly due to my Patriots Homerism), but you are right.
Pats Pulpit 2009
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OU in Review: Allen Kenney (Blatant Homerism) breaks down the OU win
Tomahawk Nation 2010
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