Snowball Definition & Meaning

snowball
noun
  1. plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
  2. ball of ice cream covered with coconut and usually chocolate sauce
  3. ball of crushed ice with fruit syrup
  4. snow pressed into a ball for throwing (playfully)
verb
  1. increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate
  2. throw snowballs at

"Snowball" in song lyrics

See how snowball is used in real songs:

  • "Do' all in my pockets, trying to make it snowball"
    Rasaq — Struggle
  • "japanese snowball"
    AOL — AOL
  • "animal farm- snowball'"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "snowball"

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