Jackball

Pronunciation: /dʒæk.bɔːl/

Definitions of jackball

noun a slang term used to refer to a foolish or inept person

Example Sentences

A1 I found a colorful jackball in the playground.

A2 The kids played a game of catch with a jackball.

B1 She kicked the jackball into the goal, scoring a point for her team.

B2 The jackball bounced off the wall and landed in the corner of the room.

C1 The professional athlete demonstrated impressive skills with the jackball during the exhibition match.

C2 The intricate design of the jackball made it a popular choice among collectors.

Examples of jackball in a Sentence

formal The term 'jackball' is often used in literature to refer to a type of toy ball.

informal Hey, pass me that jackball so we can play catch!

slang I can't believe he called me a jackball just because I made a mistake.

figurative In the game of politics, he was seen as a jackball, always bouncing around without a clear direction.

Grammatical Forms of jackball

• past tense: jackballed
• plural: jackballs
• comparative: more jackball
• superlative: most jackball
• present tense: jackball
• future tense: will jackball
• perfect tense: have jackballed
• continuous tense: is jackballing
• singular: jackball
• positive degree: jackball
• infinitive: to jackball
• gerund: jackballing
• participle: jackballed

Origin and Evolution of jackball

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jackball' is believed to have originated from the combination of the words 'jack' and 'ball'. 'Jack' likely refers to a common man or fellow, while 'ball' refers to a spherical object.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'jackball' may have evolved to refer to a small ball used in various games or activities, or to describe someone who is considered insignificant or unimportant.