Bazball

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An aggressive run-scoring approach to cricket. informal, neologism, slang, uncountable

    "BRENDON McCullum has referred to ‘Bazball’, the playful term coined in homage to England’s new Test head coach, as ‘silly’."

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"BRENDON McCullum has referred to ‘Bazball’, the playful term coined in homage to England’s new Test head coach, as ‘silly’."

Etymology

From Baz + ball, Baz being the nickname of New Zealand cricketer and coach Brendon McCullum.

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