Meaning of Screwball | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. One who behaves in a crazy manner.
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3. A screwball comedy.

Equivalents

Examples

“The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage⟳ pitcher's arms.”

“I will not listen⟳ to this screwball any longer.”

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