Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eightball
Noun
/ˈeɪtˌbɔl/
Definition
A black billiard ball with the number 8 on it, used in the game of pool or billiards. Also refers to a person or thing in a difficult situation.
Examples
- In pool, sinking the eightball in the wrong pocket means you lose.
- She felt like she was behind the eightball when the deadline was moved up.
Meaning
The eightball is often associated with a key ball in billiards, but it is also slang for being in a tough predicament.
Synonyms
- cue ball
- billiard ball
- under pressure
