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Meaning of change-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp

Definitions

  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.
  2. An unexpected event.
    broadly

Examples

“The pitcher had a devastating change-up.”
“This RFQ is a real change-up.”

CEFR level

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

change, shift Changeability Changeable changeable hawk-eagle changeable lizard Changeableness

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