dodge ball

dodge ball

noun
a circle game in which players throw an inflated ball at opponents within the circle who try to avoid being hit, and therefore eliminated, the winner being the one who remains unhit.

Origin:
1920–25
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Dodge ball is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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dodge ball
 
n
a game in which the players form a circle and try to hit opponents in the circle with a large ball

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