Caramboling

/ˌkærəmˈboʊlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of carambole; the act of hitting multiple objects with a cue ball in billiards or striking in quick succession.

Etymology

Present participle formation of carambole, adding -ing to indicate ongoing action or the continuous form of the verb.

Kelly Says

Carambole became such a cool billiards move that English speakers created a whole verb from the fruit name—now 'caramboling' is serious pool terminology.

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