curveball

Meanings

Noun

  • A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
  • An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.

Verb

  • To throw a curveball.

Related

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Origin

  • curve + ball

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