Magic 8 Ball in English

Forms: Magic 8 Balls [plural], Magic Eight Ball [alternative], Magic 8-Ball [alternative], Magic 8-ball [alternative], magic 8 ball [alternative], magic eight ball [alternative], magic 8-ball [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From magic + eight-ball (“a billiard ball, almost always black, bearing the number eight”), due to the toy's design. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|magic|eight-ball|t2=a billiard ball, almost always black, bearing the number eight}} magic + eight-ball (“a billiard ball, almost always black, bearing the number eight”) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Magic 8 Ball}} Magic 8 Ball (plural Magic 8 Balls)

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"Magic 8 Ball" meaning in English

Noun