fallout

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/noun
Middle School
1

The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.

2

The particles themselves.

3

A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.

4

A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.

5

The person who declines such an offer.

6

An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no-show or who has cancelled last minute.

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