"hoofball" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈhuːfbɔːl/
enPR: ʹho͞ofbôl Rhymes: -uːfbɔːl Etymology: Blend of hoof (“to kick, especially a long way downfield with little accuracy”) + football. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hoof|football|t1=to kick, especially a long way downfield with little accuracy}} Blend of hoof (“to kick, especially a long way downfield with little accuracy”) + football Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hoofball (uncountable)
  1. (soccer, derogatory) A style of play characterised by many long balls and few short passes. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-hoofball-en-noun-HlJC9FTS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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