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Meaning of screwball

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

screwball

Pronunciation:/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

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

  2. One who behaves in a crazy manner.

    Example: I will not listen to this screwball any longer.

adjective

Definitions

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