noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five. slang, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

snowman

Etymology

From dog + balls, since a figure eight on its side resembles a male dog's genitalia.

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