Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at 'em ball

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: at 'em ball
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.

Slang

Example Sentences

"If opposing hitters consistently hit balls at -Fielders, the fortunate pitcher is said, to be possessed of an "at 'em ball.""

Etymology

Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

at 'em balls (plural) at'em ball (alternative) at-'em ball (alternative)

Questions

What does at 'em ball mean?: A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.
Where does at 'em ball come from?: Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).

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