change-up
/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
noun
- 1
A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
“The pitcher had a devastating change-up.”
- 2
(by extension) An unexpected event.
“This RFQ is a real change-up.”
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