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| − | ''noun.'' The zero points received by a team that fails to correctly answer any parts of a multi-part [[bonus]] question. By analogy to the shape of the number 0. | + | ''noun.'' The zero points received by a team that fails to correctly answer any parts of a multi-part [[bonus]] question. By analogy to the shape of the number 0. Sometimes 'tasty' precedes it for effect. |
''verb.'' The process of failing to answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question correctly, thereby receiving no points on the bonus. Synonymous with the verb "to zero" in this context (i.e. "We ''bageled'' that bonus on the Franco-Mongol alliance in the first finals match."). | ''verb.'' The process of failing to answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question correctly, thereby receiving no points on the bonus. Synonymous with the verb "to zero" in this context (i.e. "We ''bageled'' that bonus on the Franco-Mongol alliance in the first finals match."). | ||
[[Category:Quizbowl lingo]] | [[Category:Quizbowl lingo]] | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 9 June 2014
noun. The zero points received by a team that fails to correctly answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question. By analogy to the shape of the number 0. Sometimes 'tasty' precedes it for effect.
verb. The process of failing to answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question correctly, thereby receiving no points on the bonus. Synonymous with the verb "to zero" in this context (i.e. "We bageled that bonus on the Franco-Mongol alliance in the first finals match.").