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eightball Definition and Meaning in English (eightball definition)

noun
Synonyms:predicamentdilemmaquandary
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Eightball definition: In pool games, the black ball numbered 8, which a player must pocket last to win.

Definitions of Eightball

  1. 1noun

    In pool games, the black ball numbered 8, which a player must pocket last to win.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    An idiomatic expression referring to a difficult or disadvantageous situation.

Example Sentences

casual

“He sank the eightball too early and lost the game.”

casual

“After losing his job, he found himself behind the eightball.”

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Eightball definition: In pool games, the black ball numbered 8, which a player must pocket last to win.
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'Eightball' translates to 'eightball' in English. Eightball definition: In pool games, the black ball numbered 8, which a player must pocket last to win.
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