stickball

English

noun
Definitions
  • A street game similar to baseball, played with a stick, a ball and various ad hoc materials; found primarily in large cities in the northeastern United States.
  • The ball used in this game.

Etymology

Compound from English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint) + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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