English · Slang Attested

throw smoke

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consistently pitch fastballs that are difficult to hit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đánh bóng liên tục khó đánh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He has been throwing smoke all game.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Topics: Fire

Common questions

What does “throw smoke” mean?

To consistently pitch fastballs that are difficult to hit.

Is “throw smoke” formal or informal?

throw smoke is generally slang.

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