junkball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (tennis) A deliberately slow shot.
  • (baseball) An off-speed pitch, such as a changeup, a curveball or a slider.

Etymology

Compound from English junk (narcotic drug) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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