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Meaning of ball hog | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In team sports, a player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it.

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Español chupón chupona
Português fominha

Examples

“"Ball hog!" Linda Shanklin howled from the stands. "Pass the ball!"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ball in hand ball joint ball kid ball lightning ball load ball machine

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