SportsAugust 13, 2026
lobbed
LOBD
Definition
To throw, hit, or launch something in a high, arc-like trajectory.
Etymology
Originating in the 16th century, the word likely comes from the Middle Low German 'lobbe', meaning a hanging piece or a lump, describing the heavy or clumsy motion of an object through the air.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe how a controversial move or situation was unexpectedly thrown into the spotlight of a Netflix documentary. It emphasizes the sudden, almost casual manner in which the subject was launched into public focus.
Australia's Olympics breakdancing fiasco is getting the Netflix sports-doc treatment
Read the full article ↗Time Out Worldwide