meatball

//ˈmiːtˌbɔːl//
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Noun

meatballSingular
meatballsPlural
1

A small ball of ground meat, often mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings, typically cooked by frying, baking, or simmering in sauce.

My grandmother makes delicious meatballs with tomato sauce.

2

(informal) A foolish or clumsy person.

Don't be such a meatball—you spilled coffee all over yourself again!