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The brief, addictive moment between trying and bragging.
means The act of finishing first, beating an opponent, or achieving a desired outcome in a contest or effort.
from From Old English winnan, which meant to labor, struggle, or fight — proof that ancestors knew victory was the sweaty part, not the trophy.
Double meaningAlso means charming, as in a winning smile.
Sheen effectCharlie Sheen's 2011 rant made it pure irony.
Loser's twinEtymologically, struggling and triumphing share one root.