screwball

Meanings

Noun

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.
One who behaves in a crazy manner.

Adjective

Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Origin

screw + ball

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