speedball

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A mix of heroin and cocaine.
  • (slang) Coffee with espresso.
  • (baseball) A fastball.
  • (uncountable) A competitive variant of paintball with an equal playing field, contrasted with woodsball.

Etymology

Compound from English speed + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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