*Ref who makes a ruling against your favored team?

Answer:

GARBAGEUMP

Hint:

Think of a slang term for a biased official combined with what you might yell at them when they make a terrible call.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the frustration fans feel when a referee makes a call that goes against their team. "Ref" is short for referee, and "garbage" is a slang term for something terrible—so combining them gives "garbage ump" (umpire), mocking the idea that the official’s decision was unfair. The answer is written as one word, "GARBAGEUMP," blending the insult with the role for a humorous, exaggerated effect.

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