Footballed: meaning, definitions and examples
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footballed
[ ˈfʊtbɔːld ]
sports action
Footballed refers to the action of playing football or engaging in a football-related activity. It can imply kicking a football or participating in a match. This term is often used informally.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He footballed the ball to his teammate.
- They footballed on the weekend.
- She footballed in the local tournament.
Translations
Translations of the word "footballed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 futebolizado
🇮🇳 फुटबॉल खेला
🇩🇪 fußballspielen
🇮🇩 bermain sepak bola
🇺🇦 футбольний
🇵🇱 grany w piłkę nożną
🇯🇵 サッカーをした
🇫🇷 joué au football
🇪🇸 jugado al fútbol
🇹🇷 futbol oynamış
🇰🇷 축구를 했다
🇸🇦 لعب كرة القدم
🇨🇿 hrál fotbal
🇸🇰 hral futbal
🇨🇳 踢足球
🇸🇮 igral nogomet
🇮🇸 spilaði fótbolta
🇰🇿 футбол ойнаған
🇬🇪 ფეხბურთის თამაში
🇦🇿 futbol oynamış
🇲🇽 jugado al fútbol
Etymology
The word 'footballed' is derived from the noun 'football,' which itself comes from the combination of 'foot' and 'ball.' The term 'football' has been in use since the late Middle Ages, referring to various games played with a ball that is kicked by foot. The specific usage of 'footballed' as a verb form likely gained traction with the popularization of association football (commonly known as soccer in some regions) in the 19th century. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both formal and informal usage, reflecting the more casual and playful aspects of playing football. The addition of the verb form highlights the dynamic nature of the sport and the actions associated with it.