Definition of "Colemanballs"
Colemanballs
noun
plural Colemanballs
(UK) A malapropism, mixed metaphor or other humorous misspeaking, especially in sports commentary.
Quotations
On a point of order, Miss Fookes. Is it in order for my hon. Friend to use a Colemanballs in this Committee?
1984, Brian Sedgemore, “Official Report of the Standing Committees: Session 1983–1984”, in parliamentary debates (House of Commons, Parliament of the United Kingdom), volume 2, page 95, column 1
It is footballers though, rather than commentators, presenters or pundits, who when interviewed have provided some of the best Colemanballs.
2004, George Best, Scoring At Half-Time: Adventures On and Off the Pitch, page 259