screwball
/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/
noun
- 1
A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.
“The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage pitcher's arms.”
- 2
One who behaves in a crazy manner.
“I will not listen to this screwball any longer.”
adjective
- 1
(originally US) Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.
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