fallouts
/F AO1 L AW0 T S/noun
- 1
A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
- 2
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.
- 3
The particles themselves.
- 4
(radio, television, broadcasting) An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no-show or who has cancelled last minute.
- 5
(rare) A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
- 6
(rare) The person who declines such an offer.
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