spit-ball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A ball of paper chewed to a pulp and then projected by spitting (usually by a schoolchild at the ceiling).

Etymology

Compound from English spit (skewer, sharp, pointed rod, rod) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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