Meaning

1 senses
  1. (slang, uncountable)A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.

Origin

From dog + balls, since a figure eight on its side resembles a male dog's genitalia.

From dog + balls, since a figure eight on its side resembles a male dog's genitalia.

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Synonyms

1 synonyms

See also

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