noun
blackball
Blackball (noun) means a vote against letting someone join a group or club.
noun
1
A vote against letting someone join a group or club.
2
A black ball used as a sign of a vote against someone.
"Regardless how many other people may have voted to approve a candidate for membership, a single blackball will reject the candidate."
3
A large black boiled sweet, similar to a gobstopper.
4
A black substance used for polishing shoes or boots, or for taking prints from engraved surfaces.
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Etymology
Formed from black and ball.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of blackball?
"blackball" (noun) means a vote against letting someone join a group or club.
What is another word for blackball?
Other words for "blackball" include barring.
What are the different meanings of blackball?
"blackball" has 3 main meanings: 1. A vote against letting someone join a group or club; 2. A black ball used as a sign of a vote against someone; 3. A large black boiled sweet, similar to a gobstopper.
