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screwball

The word “screwball” has 2 syllables: screw-ball

It's pronounced as /ˈskruːˌbɔːl/

What is synonym and antonym for screwball?

In the thesaurus, “screwball” has 154 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for screwball along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for screwball

Antonyms for screwball

Meanings of screwball

  • noun
    1. A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.
    2. One who behaves in a crazy manner.
  • adjective
    1. (originally US) Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Example Sentences

  • That comedian is known for his screwball sense of humor.
  • The movie is a classic screwball comedy full of misunderstandings and chaos.
  • He’s a bit of a screwball, but everyone loves his quirky personality.
  • The plan sounded screwball, yet somehow it actually worked.
  • She laughed at his screwball ideas but agreed to give them a try.

On this page you'll find 177 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screwball, such as: absurd, airheaded, asinine, balmy, barmy, batty, birdbrained.

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