Author Topic: POST YOUR WEIRD/STRANGE/OUT-DATED BOWLING SLANG (Read 11775 times)

revTrex · « **on:** November 20, 2008, 05:00:45 AM »

Alright, so I'm trying to compile an extensive dictionary of bowling terms and slang for Bowlers Journal, and I want everyone's help. We've already got hundreds of terms -- everything from Turkey to PAP to Adult Bumper Bowling to Count to Double-Wood -- but what I'm looking for now are the strange, weird, out-dated, and/or regional terms that one might easily overlook.

What have you guys got? Post 'em with a brief definition.
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backupball · « **Reply #61 on:** November 21, 2008, 09:08:58 AM »

A newer term that I can't stand hearing is "floor" in reference the lane, as in "What's on the floor" asking about the lane conditions or "What kind of floor do they have" asking about a lane surface. I hope this term is just used in the Detroit area.

I've also heard the 3rd bowler on a 5 man team referred to as "in the cradle" or "Chinaman".

"Spray 'n Pray" or "Sprinkler" is sometimes used to describe a bowler who throws it all over the lane.

tenpinspro · « **Reply #62 on:** November 21, 2008, 09:09:24 AM »

Thanks janderson, forgot about charcoal..and like the term "Sophie"..lol

Charcoal or sponge = high friction ball that soaks up oil. Have a good friend named Bob who appropriately received the nickname "spongebob"...

spray, sprayer or 409 = bowler(usually a cranker) who can't hit a target. "He sprays or is spraying the lane".

can opener = hitting high (thru the nose) and half the rack appears to fall left and other half falls right
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iowalefty · « **Reply #63 on:** November 21, 2008, 09:17:44 AM »

i created a term for someone who gets a fair number of brooklyn strikes as well as normal pocket strikes a few yrs ago... bi striketual...add strikes on the nose of the headpin metro striketual
a righty who gets a brooklyn "nice shot (insert name of lefty)"

hadnt seen snowplow for a strike thru the nose yet, or using the back door, the same as the domino strike (4 into 2 into headpin)

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currently 217 on monday 211 on tuesday
main arsenal now:
cell
cell pearl
vapor zone
el nino 2000
green gargoyle
fury
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Smokey469 · « **Reply #64 on:** November 21, 2008, 09:39:54 AM »

Throwing the ball through the break point, "that ball needs a parachute!"
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cheech · « **Reply #65 on:** November 21, 2008, 12:55:43 PM »

when i leave a blow out anything (7 10, 9, 8, 7, etc) with pins flying every where. i just turn my back to the pins and grab my ankles
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on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
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iowalefty · « **Reply #66 on:** November 21, 2008, 03:39:41 PM »

what, no one on your team offers vaseline?? some teammates..

quote:
when i leave a blow out anything (7 10, 9, 8, 7, etc) with pins flying every where. i just turn my back to the pins and grab my ankles
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
arsenal: rival arch rival dead flush blue vibe scout SR300 plastic
on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. 67th in average 12th for rookies
ave:202.3 sport 218 THS
p.s. go leftys

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derek
http://members.bowl.com/SearchUSBC/ViewMember.aspx?prefix=756&suffix=622

currently 217 on monday 211 on tuesday
main arsenal now:
cell
cell pearl
vapor zone
el nino 2000
green gargoyle
fury
blue dot

cheech · « **Reply #67 on:** November 21, 2008, 04:11:30 PM »

^^^^^^ROFL
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
arsenal: rival arch rival dead flush blue vibe scout SR300 plastic
on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh. 67th in average 12th for rookies
ave:202.3 sport 218 THS
p.s. go leftys

BrianCRX90 · « **Reply #68 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:08:33 AM »

quote:
That ball hits like a truck

We hear that on 75% of the ball reviews

iowalefty · « **Reply #69 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:27:38 AM »

kinda like "hit like a rotten tomato" or "hit like a wet noodle". similarly great hypberbolic descriptions.
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derek
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currently 217 on monday 211 on tuesday
main arsenal now:
cell
cell pearl
vapor zone
el nino 2000
green gargoyle
fury
blue dot

snowman4951 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 22, 2008, 12:16:59 PM »

When someone dumps it in the gutter, we scream out "MAN OVERBOARD BUY THAT GUY A LIFE PRESERVER" and if someone fouls and the buzzer goes off we scream"WINNER GET THAT GUY'S LADY A TEDDY BEAR OR PRIZE" like a carnival guy.
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snowman4951 · « **Reply #71 on:** November 22, 2008, 12:22:50 PM »

When someone strikes and trips the 4 or 6 pin out from the back we call that a back door burglar. Sorry if that offends anyone here :-)
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Doggie the Dog · « **Reply #72 on:** November 22, 2008, 09:09:15 PM »

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6-7 Split is the Schlozman Split came from the 50-60's from a local bowling show in Kansas City where they would bowl a bracket and the winner would have one chance to pick up the 6-7 split and if he did he would win a new Ford from Schlozman Ford Dealer for a year.

Ah, yes- remember the show at the old Plaza Bowl- they taped it in the basement(32 lane house with 16 lanes each at street level and the basement). I believe an older woman was the first and maybe only person to convert the Schlozman Split.

Anyway, we have names for strings of strikes:

3-turkey
4-hambone
5-sirloin(gotta include the cows, ya know)
6-sixpack
7-slot machine
8-octopus
can't think of any more
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drillbit · « **Reply #73 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:34:07 PM »

When a right-hander tosses a brooklyne, we say he's channeling Earl(Anthony).
When aomeone pitches one way outside his intended line, we say "Juuuuuust a bit outside"(said in best Harry Doyle voice(Bob Uecker in Major League)).

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Maine Man · « **Reply #74 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:43:00 PM »

Here are three we use when someone has 10, 11, and 12 strikes in a row

10 bagger = The Soft Taco

11 bagger = The Hard Taco

12 bagger = The Whole Enchilada !!!
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mumzie · « **Reply #75 on:** November 23, 2008, 06:21:25 AM »

When I bowled juniors, we called 3 splits in a row a "buzzard" (instead of a turkey)

My folks had some good ones, but it's 5 AM on a Sunday, and I can't remember most of'em.
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