Screwball

B2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    20 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    50 %
  • Screwball Meanings

    noun a pitch thrown with a strong spin that causes it to veer erratically in flight

    adjective crazy or eccentric in behavior or character

    Fields related to screwball

    Literature

    Refers to a character or plot element that is unconventional or eccentric.

    Psychology

    Describes a person who behaves in a bizarre or eccentric manner.

    Film

    Refers to a genre of comedy films featuring quirky characters and absurd situations.

    Comedy

    Describes a type of humor characterized by absurd or eccentric behavior.

    Baseball

    Refers to a type of pitch with unpredictable movement, often used to deceive batters.

    Occupation Usage of screwball

    Writer

    In literature, 'screwball' can be used to describe a type of comedy characterized by eccentric characters and absurd situations.

    Psychologist

    In psychology, 'screwball' may be used to refer to a type of behavior that is unpredictable or unconventional.

    Sports Commentator

    In sports commentary, 'screwball' is often used to describe a type of pitch in baseball that has a deceptive or unusual movement.

    Film Critic

    In film criticism, 'screwball' can be used to describe a genre of comedy films popular in the 1930s and 1940s, known for their fast-paced dialogue and zany characters.

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