Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

1-1-8

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.27 in modern English

Syllables: 1-1-8
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Meaning

noun

A football formation with 1 defender, 1 midfielder and 8 strikers sometimes played in the 19th and early 20th centuries, now a derogatory reference to a team with poor defence.

Derogatory; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"England went even further, playing 1-1-8 (eight forwards), but crowded goalmouths saw the game end 0-0."
"Both teams employed what could be considered attacking formations—Scotland (2-2-6), and England (1-1-8) […]"
"United made a scintillating start against Leicester […] but they seem to be sticking to a 1-1-8 formation, with Evans and then Chris Smalling playing as a sweeper-left-centre-right-back. This is why United have a defence as secure as a paper-tissue truss."

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What does 1-1-8 mean?: A football formation with 1 defender, 1 midfielder and 8 strikers sometimes played in the 19th and early 20th centuries, now a derogatory reference to a team with poor defence.

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