red ball
(cricket, journalism, metonym, uncountable) First-class cricket, as distinct from limited overs cricket (or "white ball".
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(cricket, journalism, metonym, uncountable) First-class cricket, as distinct from limited overs cricket (or "white ball". Mainly used to play tests.
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(railroads) Of or related to priority freight or the trains that carry it.
Red ball means: Of or related to priority freight or the trains that carry it.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
red ball means: Of or related to priority freight or the trains that carry it.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(police, slang, US) A high-profile high-priority case which draws political or media attention.
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