onballer

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Australian rules football) Any of the three players (the ruckman, ruck rover, and rover) who usually follow the ball around the ground rather than occupying a fixed position.

Etymology

Affix from English on (suffix for ketones, preposition) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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