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Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

The English word “english” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

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.

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