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SCREWBALL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Screwball.

How to pronounce screwball:

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Screwball - as a noun

A whimsically eccentric person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crackpotcrankfruitcakenutnut case

A pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown

Screwball - as an adjective satellite

Foolish; totally unsound

Example: "A crazy scheme"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crazyhalf-bakedsoftheaded

Screwball - as an adjective

(originally us) crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Example Sentences

"He's a screwball who always does things in a bizarre and unpredictable way."
"The movie is a hilarious screwball comedy that will have you laughing from start to finish."
"The pitcher threw a screwball that completely fooled the batter."
"She's known for her eccentric and screwball behavior."
"The book is a collection of screwball stories and absurd situations."
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Word Game Points

Is SCREWBALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screwball is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCREWBALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SCREWBALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screwball is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREWBALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SCREWBALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screwball is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREWBALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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