Colloquial Variant guide

8 ball

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The eighth numbered ball.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally

Topics: ball-games, billiards, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The 8 ball was buried behind the 10 and the 15.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A cocktail made with vodka and V8 vegetable juice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An eighth of an ounce, especially as a drug quantity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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4

noun

Meaning 4

3.5 grams of cocaine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A 40 ounce bottle of malt liquor

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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6

noun

Meaning 6

The alliance of the Folks and Crips (two gangs).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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