SportsAugust 31, 2026

holdable

HOHL-duh-buhl

Definition

Suitable or reliable enough to be kept on a fantasy football roster for future potential rather than being dropped.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'haldan' (to keep or guard) combined with the suffix '-able,' which indicates capability or suitability.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe whether a player like Chris Brooks is valuable enough to keep on a fantasy team's bench in deep leagues, indicating his potential for future production.

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