change-up

/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

noun

  1. 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. 2

    (by extension) An unexpected event.

    This RFQ is a real change-up.

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