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Walk of shame
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a public walk after an embarrassing or awkward situation
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
walks of shame
What does "walk of shame" mean in slang?
The term "walk of shame" refers to the act of leaving a situation in public while feeling embarrassed, awkward, or exposed, often after a socially awkward or regretful event. The structure is a metaphor where "walk" represents the physical act of leaving, and "shame" reflects the emotional state. It is informal slang commonly used in everyday and internet speech to describe visible embarrassment after an uncomfortable situation.
Examples
She had a walk of shame leaving the office after the big mistake.
