change up
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed.
- To confuse someone by doing something unexpected or in an unexpected way.
- To vary.
- To change to a higher gear in a vehicle.
Noun
- A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
- An unexpected event.
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