deflated ball
/dɪˈflætɪd ˈbɔːl/ · de.flat.ed.ball
noun
- A ball that has lost its air or pressure, often resulting in a limp or flat shape. The child's deflated ball lay on the ground, its once-bouncy surface now limp and lifeless.
- A metaphorical representation of something that has lost its energy, enthusiasm, or momentum. After the team's loss, the deflated ball of morale hung in the air, waiting to be picked up by the coach's inspirational speech.
Did you know? The term 'deflated ball' is often used in sports, particularly in football and basketball, to describe a ball that has lost its air or pressure, affecting the game's outcome.