screwball

1. noun In baseball, a pitched ball that swerves counter to the normal curve of a curveball, that is, in the direction of the side from which it was thrown. He caught the batter off guard with a screwball to strike him out in the final inning.

2. noun, slang A goofy, impulsive, zany, or eccentric person. My uncle has always been something of a screwball in the family, never really fitting in with the rest of us. A lot of people thinks she's just a screwball, but I actually think there's some genius in the unique ways she tackles problems.

3. adjective, slang Goofy, impulsive, zany, or eccentric. The actor became a household name for his iconic roles in a number of screwball comedies during the 1990s. We don't need another one of your screwball ideas, Tom.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

screwball

1. n. an eccentric person; a clown or a dunce. (Also a rude term of address.) Tom is such a screwball!

2. n. [in baseball] a (pitched) ball that does not travel in a straight line. Jim threw another screwball, but somehow the batter hit it.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

angle
angling
high
high, wide, and handsome
wear (one's) apron high
speedball
fire and brimstone
bummer

References in periodicals archive

Screwball comedy often further negates the concept of marriage by having supporting players in less-than romantic couplings.

Dancing to Screwball

Colin, Nigel and Ashley and their 'banger' are all ready for the Screwball rally challenge

Three pals prepare to embark on Screwball rally challenge for charity

"Anchorman 2," the heavily-marketed sequel to the popular comedy about screwball Burgundy has grossed more than $125 million at the box office since its US release on December 18.

Anchorman 2 is back... with new 763 jokes

In this book she writes about screwball comedies, which she defines loosely.

The art of the screwball comedy; madcap entertainment from the 1930s to today

The first chapter, titled "Varieties of Farming," deals with Hubbell's rise through the minor leagues and Detroit's embarrassing failure to allow Hubbell to use his screwball. Without the screwball, they did not recognize what they had in the future Hall of Famer and so sent him to the Giants for $50,000.

Carl Hubbell: A Biography of the Screwball King

The screwball is the pitcher's equalizer against the platoon advantage, because a left-hander's screwball breaks away from right-handed batters.

Hubbell's elbow: don't blame the screwball

The Professor Emeritus of English at Truman State University was an expert in Shakespeare and Jonson and a fan of Woody Allen and screwball comedies.

Arnold W. Preussner

In Anne Fletcher's screwball rom-com, again on fine form, Bullock plays New York book editor Margaret Tate who is feared by one and all, including her long-suffering assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds).

Film

In these works, his rigorous devotion to process and form is poked and prodded by his sly, sometimes screwball wit, but is never undone.

Al Taylor: wire instruments and pet stains

Earlier, screenwriter Charles Casillo said that his self-described 'screwball comedy' is based on the 'Mean Girls' star, reports TMZ.com.

Producer of 'LiLo' movie backpedals after her mum's legal action threat

Overboard ITV 1, Tomorrow, 4pm The delightful Goldie Hawn shines in what she does best - screwball comedy.

three to see

Champion form let down LAST season's Champion Hurdle form has been battered ever since, and it took a further pummelling yesterday when former screwball handicapper Khyber Kim almost toyed with last season's winner and runner-up to land the International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

BETTING REPORT

Forget the plastic bag, throw a Screwball into your bag instead!

Eco-shopper: Australians have always been an inventive lot and, now more than ever, our inventors and entrepreneurs are turning their minds to delivering everyday products that are kind to the environment

Co-starring Renee Zelwegger (we hate her for having such a good chemistry for him), the movie is a screwball romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the formation of pro football in the 1920s.

A night in

He didn't mind throwing a few blazing fastballs to his catcher and then let Hubbell throw his famous pitch--the screwball.

Our kind of Feller ..

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释义	screwball screwball 1. noun In baseball, a pitched ball that swerves counter to the normal curve of a curveball, that is, in the direction of the side from which it was thrown. He caught the batter off guard with a screwball to strike him out in the final inning. 2. noun, slang A goofy, impulsive, zany, or eccentric person. My uncle has always been something of a screwball in the family, never really fitting in with the rest of us. A lot of people thinks she's just a screwball, but I actually think there's some genius in the unique ways she tackles problems. 3. adjective, slang Goofy, impulsive, zany, or eccentric. The actor became a household name for his iconic roles in a number of screwball comedies during the 1990s. We don't need another one of your screwball ideas, Tom. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. screwball 1. n. an eccentric person; a clown or a dunce. (Also a rude term of address.) Tom is such a screwball! 2. n. [in baseball] a (pitched) ball that does not travel in a straight line. Jim threw another screwball, but somehow the batter hit it. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: angle angling high high, wide, and handsome wear (one's) apron high speedball fire and brimstone bummer References in periodicals archive Screwball comedy often further negates the concept of marriage by having supporting players in less-than romantic couplings. Dancing to Screwball Colin, Nigel and Ashley and their 'banger' are all ready for the Screwball rally challenge Three pals prepare to embark on Screwball rally challenge for charity "Anchorman 2," the heavily-marketed sequel to the popular comedy about screwball Burgundy has grossed more than $125 million at the box office since its US release on December 18. Anchorman 2 is back... with new 763 jokes In this book she writes about screwball comedies, which she defines loosely. The art of the screwball comedy; madcap entertainment from the 1930s to today The first chapter, titled "Varieties of Farming," deals with Hubbell's rise through the minor leagues and Detroit's embarrassing failure to allow Hubbell to use his screwball. Without the screwball, they did not recognize what they had in the future Hall of Famer and so sent him to the Giants for $50,000. Carl Hubbell: A Biography of the Screwball King The screwball is the pitcher's equalizer against the platoon advantage, because a left-hander's screwball breaks away from right-handed batters. Hubbell's elbow: don't blame the screwball The Professor Emeritus of English at Truman State University was an expert in Shakespeare and Jonson and a fan of Woody Allen and screwball comedies. Arnold W. Preussner In Anne Fletcher's screwball rom-com, again on fine form, Bullock plays New York book editor Margaret Tate who is feared by one and all, including her long-suffering assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). Film In these works, his rigorous devotion to process and form is poked and prodded by his sly, sometimes screwball wit, but is never undone. Al Taylor: wire instruments and pet stains Earlier, screenwriter Charles Casillo said that his self-described 'screwball comedy' is based on the 'Mean Girls' star, reports TMZ.com. Producer of 'LiLo' movie backpedals after her mum's legal action threat Overboard ITV 1, Tomorrow, 4pm The delightful Goldie Hawn shines in what she does best - screwball comedy. three to see Champion form let down LAST season's Champion Hurdle form has been battered ever since, and it took a further pummelling yesterday when former screwball handicapper Khyber Kim almost toyed with last season's winner and runner-up to land the International Hurdle at Cheltenham. BETTING REPORT Forget the plastic bag, throw a Screwball into your bag instead! Eco-shopper: Australians have always been an inventive lot and, now more than ever, our inventors and entrepreneurs are turning their minds to delivering everyday products that are kind to the environment Co-starring Renee Zelwegger (we hate her for having such a good chemistry for him), the movie is a screwball romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the formation of pro football in the 1920s. A night in He didn't mind throwing a few blazing fastballs to his catcher and then let Hubbell throw his famous pitch--the screwball. Our kind of Feller ..
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