english

Meaning

Noun

1. (Canada, US, uncountable) Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in pool, billiards or bowling; spin, sidespin.
2. (broadly, figuratively, uncountable) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.

Verb

Alternative form of English.

Synonyms

English

Englishwoman

englishman

English-speaking person

Translations

anglais

englisch

Αγγλικά

Εγγλέζα

Anglais

germanique

inglese

Engels

Engelse

anglés

anglès

inglés

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

Etymology

Uncertain. It is speculated to relate either to people from England introducing the technique for billiards or bowling in the United States, or perhaps from a particular person with the surname English.