eight ball

noun

1. (in pool) the black ball, marked with the number eight
2. behind the eight ball
   in a difficult situation; snookered

Example Sentences

On the other hand, if you'r smoking eight joints a day, or doing an eight-ball of crystal meth, price starts to matter a lot.

From The Daily Beast

Wallin was allegedly recorded suggesting the UC buy “an eight-ball,” an eighth of an ounce, or 3.5 grams, for $500.

From The Daily Beast

So from the very beginning I started really behind the eight-ball.

From The Daily Beast

It wasn't me he meant—they call me "Champ," I suppose because I beat them all shooting eight-ball pool.

From Project Gutenberg