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名詞

spindom ‎(uncountable)

1. (nonce word, humorous) The realm, territory, or sphere of spinning.
   • 2007, Spindles Etc. « The Knerdy Knitter:

     I would LOVE to learn how to spin, congrats on taking the first step towards spindom!!!

2. The realm, territory, or sphere of political spin.
   • 2001, George Henry Hubert Lascelles Harewood (Earl of), Opera:

     He was curmudgeonly about the level of spin that journalists were putting on Verdi 'celebrations' during his lifetime; the present levels of spindom would have him gnawing the woodwork.

   • 2006, No: It's all Sam's fault:

     Wal-Mart is driving could-have-been-Pulizer-prizewinning newshounds to a life of inglorious spindom.