screwball

Word parts

screw + ball

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈskruːbɔːl/

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Noun

Singular screwball

Plural screwballs

1. (countable) (baseball) A screwball is a type of throw where the ball curves to one side.

   Screwballs are often described as being the opposite of curveballs.

2. (countable) (US) A screwball is someone that behaves in a crazy way.

   That student over there is a real screwball.