Screwball Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Noun
  • 1.4 Adjective
    • 1.4.1 Derived terms

English

Etymology

From screw + ball

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈskruːbɔːl/

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Noun

screwball (plural screwballs)

1. (baseball) A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.

   The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage pitcher's arms.

2. (US) One who behaves in a crazy or screwball manner.

   I will not listen to this screwball any longer.

Adjective

screwball (no comparative or superlative)

1. (US) Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Derived terms

• screwball comedy

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