screwball
0 antonyms and opposites of screwball, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A baseball pitch thrown with a twisting wrist motion that curves opposite to a normal curveball.
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Etymology
From screw + ball, describing the pitch's odd twisting motion; the sense of "crazy person" grew out of that same idea of something spinning off in an unexpected direction.
Full origin of screwball →Frequently asked questions
What does “screwball” mean?
The word “screwball” means a baseball pitch thrown with a twisting wrist motion that curves opposite to a normal curveball. In plain terms, either an oddly-spinning baseball pitch, or (informally) someone or something wonderfully eccentric.
How do you pronounce “screwball”?
“Screwball” is pronounced SKROO-bawl (/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “screwball” in a sentence?
Here is “screwball” used in a sentence: “The pitcher struck him out with a wicked screwball.”
What part of speech is “screwball”?
Depending on how it is used, “screwball” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “screwball” have?
“Screwball” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a baseball pitch thrown with a twisting wrist motion that curves opposite to a normal curveball.