Yorker

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kÉ™(ɹ)/

Origin

• Possibly from 18th and 19th century slang term to pull yorkshire on a person meaning "to trick or deceive" them

Full definition of yorker

Noun

1. (cricket) a ball bowled so as to bounce at or near the batsman's popping crease

Synonyms

• sandshoe crusher
• tice

Derived terms

• york