change-up

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

Noun

change-up

1. (baseball) A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.

   The pitcher had a devastating change-up.

2. (by extension) An unexpected event.

   This RFQ is a real change-up.

Synonyms

• (slower than expected baseball pitch) change of pace

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