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Screwball (Noun)

A whimsically eccentric person.

Nouns denoting people.

My aunt is a total screwball, always showing up to family gatherings in outrageous outfits and telling outlandish stories.
The artist's latest sculpture was a reflection of her screwball personality, featuring a giant purple eggplant wearing a top hat.
He's a bit of a screwball, but his quirky sense of humor always manages to make me laugh.
The screwball billionaire made headlines when he announced plans to build a theme park on the moon.
Her screwball antics on social media have earned her a large following and a reputation as a lovable weirdo.

A pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The pitcher threw a screwball that curved in sharply toward the left-handed batter.
The screwball was a tricky pitch to hit because it dropped down and in to right-handed batters.
As she wound up to throw, the batter anticipated a fastball but was caught off guard by a screwball instead.
The veteran pitcher was known for her effective screwball, which had been her go-to pitch for years.
The screwball completely fooled the batter, who swung late and missed the dropping pitch.