dirtball

/ˈdɜːrtbɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a baseball player who consistently hits home runs, often in an unsportsmanlike manner.

“The local newspaper dubbed him a dirtball for his aggressive tactics on the field.”

2. noun

a person who engages in unsportsmanlike or unfair behavior.

“He was called a dirtball by his teammates for stealing the winning touchdown.”

3. noun

something considered to be dirty or disreputable.

“The scandal was a dirtball that tarnished the company’s reputation.”

Synonyms

  • ballplayer
  • cheater
  • rascal
  • scoundrel

Antonyms

  • champion
  • gentleman
  • hero
  • sportsman