change-up en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
Etymology
Deverbal from change up.
Meanings
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A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
The pitcher had a devastating change-up.
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(broadly) An unexpected event.
This RFQ is a real change-up.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| change-ups | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| changeup | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
curveball · sinker · slider · two-seam fastball · cut fastball · knuckleball · split-finger fastball · screwball
Synonyms
change of pace (slower than expected baseball pitch)