meatball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.
  • (slang) A stupid person.
  • (baseball) An easy pitch to hit, especially thrown right down the middle of the plate.
  • (aviation) Optical landing system.

Etymology

Compound from English meat (solid food, food) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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