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v. vancouver (vankoover), vancouvering, vancouvers v.intr. 1. To achieve failure or finish second in a competition or undertaking. 2. To achieve failure in an effort or venture after having had a marked advantage: I had a 2 game lead, but I totally vancouvered. v.tr. 1. To achieve spectacular failure or finish second in. 2. To fail to complete a task or undertaking in even passable fashion: The boss was counting on me, but I totally vancouvered the report. 3. To fail to make (one's way) with effort. 4. To lose the affection or loyalty of former supporters: We realy vancouvered our fans out there today. n. 1. a. A loss, especially in a competition. b. Second place in a competition. 2. An amount lost or squandered. Phrasal Verbs: vancouver out To fall short or abate. vancouver through To overcome success and attain an undesired goal or end. Idiom: vancouver the day To be ultimately found lacking.
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