Groundhog Day
noun/ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ deɪ/
/ˈɡraʊndhɑːɡ deɪ/
- (in North America) February 2, when it is said that the groundhog comes out of its hole at the end of winter. If the sun shines and the groundhog sees its shadow, it is said that there will be another six weeks of winter.CultureIn many US communities people watch for the appearance of a groundhog on Groundhog Day. The best known of these places is Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the groundhog is always called Phil.
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- an event that is repeated without changing
- The Government lost the vote then and it can expect a Groundhog Day next time.
Word OriginFrom the film Groundhog Day about a man who lives the same day many times.
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