hipball

English

noun
Definitions
  • An ancient Mesoamerican ball game where the ball was kept in play by striking it with the hip.

Etymology

Compound from English hip (hop, anatomy sense) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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