Subbuteo

British

/ səˈbjuːtɪəʊ /

noun

a football game played on a table, with toy players affixed to rounded bases which are flicked with the fingers

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Etymology

Origin of Subbuteo

C20: arbitrarily named, from Latin subbuteo, the specific name of the hobby hawk Falco subbuteo

Example Sentences

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She's followed her dad into table football as he was north Wales Subbuteo champion for about three years in his youth.

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Is Subbuteo enjoying a resurgence?

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Ruby Matthews' dad introduced her to Subbuteo five years ago.

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"Subbuteo is making a resurgence in the UK," says Gerry Harrington.

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While a damaged metatarsal, groin strain or pulled hamstring will put a professional footballer out of action, the Achilles heel for Subbuteo players is a sore back or an injured finger.

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