spitball

🇺🇸 /ˈspɪtbɔːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈspɪtbɔːl/
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A small wad of paper that has been moistened with saliva and then crumpled into a ball, typically used as a projectile in a classroom or office setting.

During the meeting, someone started throwing spitballs at the presenter, causing a disruption.

translation

n. A small wad of paper that has been moistened with saliva and then crumpled into a ball, typically used as a projectile in a classroom or office setting.

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Plural spitballs

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