Spitball Definition

spitball
noun
  1. a projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere
  2. an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it

"Spitball" in song lyrics

See how spitball is used in real songs:

  • "Tear 'em like a spitball"
    AP. 9 — M.O.B. F.I.G.A.Z.
  • "Repeat Chorus Twice: Spitball"
    The Earthquake Institute — Swerve

Words that rhyme with spitball

Usage tips for "spitball"

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