Hoofball
//ˈhuːfbɔːl// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A style of play characterised by many long balls and few short passes. derogatory, uncountable
"Wimbledon continued to hold their own under Joe Kinnear. They played with passion and no little skill. It certainly wasn't just 'hoofball' as their detractors, such as Gary Lineker, claimed."
Example
More examples"Wimbledon continued to hold their own under Joe Kinnear. They played with passion and no little skill. It certainly wasn't just 'hoofball' as their detractors, such as Gary Lineker, claimed."
Etymology
From hoof (“to kick, especially a long way downfield with little accuracy”) + -ball.
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