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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024reverse′ Eng′lish, - GamesAlso called reverse′ side′. [Billiards.]a spinning motion imparted to a cue ball in such a manner as to prevent it from moving in a certain direction. Cf. running English.
- words that, because of their misuse or careless syntax, convey an opposite meaning from the one intended or leave their exact meaning in doubt:"Don't miss it if you can'' is reverse English.
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