jump the shark

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Definitions of jump the shark words

noun jump the shark any of a group of elongate elasmobranch, mostly marine fishes, certain species of which are large, voracious, and sometimes dangerous to humans. 1
idioms jump the shark jump the shark, Informal. to begin a decline in quality, popularity, relevance, etc., after reaching a peak: Some TV shows have jumped the shark once a popular cast member left the show. 1
verb jump the shark (Idiomatic) (of a television program or other narrative) To undergo a storyline development which heralds a fundamental and generally disappointing change in direction. 0
verb jump the shark (Idiomatic) (by extension) To experience a decline in quality, appeal, popularity, etc. 0

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; origin uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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