dogballs

English

Etymology

From dog +‎ balls, since a figure eight on its side resembles a male dog's genitalia.

Pronunciation

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Noun

dogballs (uncountable)

  1. (slang, golf) A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.
    Synonym: snowman
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