Spin The Platter (Noun)
Meaning
A game in which something round (as a plate) is spun on edge and the name of a player is called; the named player must catch the spinning object before it falls or pay a forfeit.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids gathered around to play spin the platter at the birthday party.
- She lost three times in a row at spin the platter and had to pay the penalty of extra chores.
- In the old game of spin the platter the player's name was chosen randomly from a hat.
- The teacher called out a student's name as she started to spin the platter in the classroom game.
- The players watched intently as the platter began to wobble in the game of spin the platter.