slurve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of slurve
First recorded in 1975–80; blend of slider ( def. ) and curve ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In the bottom of the first, he finally shut everybody up when he connected on a full-count slurve from the Brewers’ lefty starter Jose Quintana and drove it into oblivion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025
The only base hit off Berrios’ slurve was France’s broken-bat single in the seventh inning that ended his outing.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
He now confidently complements the signature pitch with a two-seam fastball and a slider bordering on a slurve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
“It’s more of a slurve now,” Betances said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2014
McGuire also throws strikes with his curveball and harder slurve, and his changeup is average to fringe-average.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2010
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