English

change-up

/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
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.

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    Origin

    Deverbal from change up.

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    • derivedEnglishchange up “To throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed.”

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