cornball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.
  • (US) An unsophisticated person.
  • (US) Something excessively corny.

Etymology

Compound from English corn (maize, grain) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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