flag football

noun

a form of touch football in which the ball-carrier's progress is stopped when an opponent pulls a flag from the ball-carrier's pocket or belt.

RELATED CONTENT

Confederate flag Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.

🇮🇹 Flag for Italy Emoji - Emoji by Dictionary.com Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.

Nearby words

flag, flag captain, flag day, flag down, flag fall, flag football, flag lieutenant, flag of convenience, flag of truce, flag officer, flag out

Origin of flag football

First recorded in 1950–55

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019