koosh ball en · NOUN
Etymology
Brand name. Onomatopoeic; named by its developer Scott H. Stillinger after the sound it made when it landed in his hand.
Meanings
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A toy ball made of rubber filaments radiating from a steel-bound core, available in a variety of color combinations.
In addition to the cognitive component, therapies often also include a behavioral or habit reversal component […]. These can include strategies like squeezing a koosh ball instead of knuckle-cracking, pulling in the chin to avoid chronic head-nodding or getting rid of magnifying mirrors to prevent face-picking.
2017 September 14, Kate Murphy, “Are You a Hair-Twirler, Nail-Biter or Knuckle-Cracker?”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| koosh balls | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Koosh ball | alternative | lexicographic |