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Meaning of spitball

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spitball

noun

Definitions

  1. A pitch of a baseball that has been partly covered with saliva, illegal at most levels.

  2. A balled-up piece of paper, moistened with saliva (by chewing) and shot through a drinking straw.

verb

Definitions

  1. To moisten the ball with saliva before pitching it.

  2. To brainstorm ideas.

    Example: 1950s.