ballup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ballup
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase ball up
Example Sentences
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He quickly responded by taking the ballup the court and getting knocked down on a drive.
From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2011
Then he put on the old man's breeks, Was patch'd from ballup to side; "By the truth of my body," bold Robin can say, "This man lov'd little pride."
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
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