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Meaning of change-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

Definitions

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.
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.

See also

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