speelbal
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of spelen + bal.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈspeːl.bɑl/
- Hyphenation: speel‧bal
Noun
speelbal m (plural speelballen, diminutive speelballetje n)
- (figuratively) A helpless victim of external forces.
- (chiefly diminutive) A ball used for playing, especially one belonging to a pet.