dogballs

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Meaning · English

A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dogballs” mean?

A score of eight on any one hole, generally regarded as a very poor score, because the maximum number (par) for any golf hole is five.

Is “dogballs” formal or informal?

dogballs is generally slang.