"dot-carnage" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-dot-carnage.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Blend of dot-com + carnage. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dot-com|carnage}} Blend of dot-com + carnage Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dot-carnage (uncountable)
  1. (slang) The results of the dot-com bubble collapse, which included the closure of many Internet-based businesses, and significant financial losses for others. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet

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