spitball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (baseball) A pitch of a baseball that has been partly covered with saliva, illegal at most levels.
  • A balled-up piece of paper, moistened with saliva (by chewing) and shot through a drinking straw.

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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