Snowball

usgb/ˈsnəʊbɔːl/
noun

A small, round ball made from snow, usually thrown at others for fun.

The kids were outside making snowballs to throw at each other.
Visual representation of "snowball" - A small, round ball made from snow, usually thrown at others for fun.

Often appears as...

  • throw a snowball
  • make a snowball
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Playful Context

Used when talking about winter activities or playful fighting, suggesting fun and innocence.

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During the school break, the park was filled with laughter and flying snowballs.
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Cold Hands

Making snowballs can imply having cold hands, which may be associated with discomfort or fun in the cold.

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Better wear gloves if you don't want your hands to freeze while making snowballs.
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Not a Weapon

Though thrown at others, snowballs aren't considered harmful, but misuse can cause accidents.

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Hey, be careful not to aim the snowball at someone's face; it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
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