Meaning of Colemanballs | Babel Free

Definitions

A malapropism, mixed metaphor or other humorous misspeaking, especially in sports commentary.

UK

Examples

“On a point of order, Miss Fookes. Is it in order for my hon. Friend to use a Colemanballs in this Committee?”

“British TV viewers may think themselves lucky that all they got for commentary on the last Olympics was the usual load of Colemanballs”

“It is footballers though, rather than commentators, presenters or pundits, who when interviewed have provided some of the best Colemanballs.”

“I read out a quote from Harry Cavan, who was Northern Ireland's FIFA representative. He had made a Colemanballs with "The Scots are still refusing to meet us in Belfast, so we may have to compromise on this and meet them halfway."”

CEFR level