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softball

Definition

  • noun: a sport that is similar to baseball but that is played on a smaller field and with a ball that is pitched underhand and that is larger and softer than a baseball
  • noun: a sport similiar to baseball played on a small diamond with a ball that is larger than a baseball and that is pitched underhand
  • synonyms: mush ball, diamond ball, pumpkin ball

Examples

  • The reporter threw him a 'softball'. [=asked him an easy question]

  • All the questions in the interview were 'softballs'.

  • Do you want to play 'softball'?

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) have been coming from. They took a vote. I don't know who I pissed off, but somehow... I lost. Or won. Either way, it's official. I am the captain of the softball team. Yeah. Look, I know this isn't my business, but I can't not say anything. You have rights, legal options for getting your job back. (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes