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Definition of game ball in English: game ballnoun ˌɡeɪm ˈbɔːl 1A ball used for games or recreation. Now chiefly North American: a ball used in a particular match or game, especially one presented after the game as a trophy to a player, coach, etc. 2Chiefly in racket sports: a position in a game in which one player or side requires a single point in order to win.
adjective ˌɡeɪm ˈbɔːl Irish English. In predicative use: in very good health, spirits, etc.; fine, excellent.
Origin Mid 19th century. From game + ball. Use as adjective in sense B. probably arose from use of the term in Gaelic handball. Definition of game ball in US English: game ballnounˌɡeɪm ˈbɔːl 1A ball used for games or recreation. Now chiefly North American: a ball used in a particular match or game, especially one presented after the game as a trophy to a player, coach, etc. 2Chiefly in racket sports: a position in a game in which one player or side requires a single point in order to win.
adjectiveˌɡeɪm ˈbɔːl Irish English. In predicative use: in very good health, spirits, etc.; fine, excellent.
Origin Mid 19th century. From game + ball. Use as adjective in sense B. probably arose from use of the term in Gaelic handball. |