paintball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A sport where teams shoot each other with gelatin capsules filled with paint-like dye.
  • (countable) The dye-filled capsule fired in the sport of paintball.

Etymology

Compound from English paint (verb) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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