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beeball en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Respelling of b-ball.

Meanings

1. (slang, uncountable) Basketball.
   • “Bee-ball?” Mike asked. “I got an hour.” […] It was looking to both of them that there might be no game today; just shots and dribbles and conversation. 2015, Tracy Amos, Flying with Crows:
   • “Anyone want to see a good beeball game? My old alma mater, Ryderling High, is playing Sunset.” 2001, John Bateson, Chocolate and Bombs Forever, page 59:

beeball en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of Beeman + ball, after its inventor Clarence W. Beeman.

Meanings

1. (dated, uncountable) A team sport with elements of rugby and football/soccer.
   • Special methods for the teaching of speed ball, soccer, touch football, beeball, field ball, […] 1951, Wayne University Bulletin, page 161: