Pronunciation: /skruːbɔːl/
noun a pitch thrown with a strong spin that causes it to veer erratically in flight
A1 I watched a screwball comedy last night and couldn't stop laughing.
A2 The movie was full of screwball characters who kept getting into ridiculous situations.
B1 The screwball in the office always has crazy ideas that somehow end up working.
B2 The screwball of the group always manages to lighten the mood with their humor.
C1 The director is known for his screwball style of filmmaking, blending comedy and chaos seamlessly.
C2 The playwright's latest work is a brilliant screwball masterpiece, filled with witty dialogue and clever plot twists.
adjective crazy or eccentric in behavior or character
A1 The screwball comedy movie made me laugh.
A2 She has a screwball sense of humor that always keeps us entertained.
B1 The screwball plan to prank the boss backfired and caused chaos in the office.
B2 The screwball idea of jumping off the roof with a parachute seemed risky but exhilarating.
C1 His screwball behavior at the party was entertaining to some but annoying to others.
C2 The screwball antics of the main character in the novel added a layer of complexity to the story.
formal The screwball pitch is known for its unpredictable movement and can be difficult for batters to hit.
informal That movie we watched last night was a total screwball comedy - so funny!
slang I can't believe he pulled that screwball move during the game, what a wild card!
figurative Her decision to quit her stable job and travel the world was a real screwball choice, but it paid off in the end.
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