Junkball

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A deliberately slow shot. derogatory, sometimes
  2. 2
    An off-speed pitch, such as a changeup, a curveball or a slider.

Etymology

From junk + ball.

Related phrases

off speed

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