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Definition:
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A defective product, or
anything that doesn't work very well; something which breaks constantly,
particularly a car.
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Example:
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1) Tom's new car turned
out to be a lemon.
2) My
new computer is a lemon; I should just throw it out the window.
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Etymology:
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A "lemon" is a
citrus fruit with a tart or sour (not sweet) flavor. In the 1800's, people
started using the word 'lemon' to describe people who were sour (or
unfriendly). Over time, 'lemon' came to refer to anything that was defective
or broken.
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