slowball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pitch that is not a fastball or curveball; often a change-up.
  2. Steady, cautionary behavior as a delaying tactic.
  3. An easy or obvious target.
verb
  1. To pitch a slowball.
  2. To delay something for personal advantage.

Word forms

slowball slowballs slowballing slowballed

Etymology

From slow + ball.

Related words

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