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eight ball

eight·ball

uncommon slang

noun

1.

a black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games

Synonyms

Origin

From eight + ball.

Phrases

  • behind the eight-ball
  • Chinese eight-ball

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