perfume ball

Questions

What does perfume ball mean?

A bouncer on or just outside off stump that passes very close to the batter's face.

Where does perfume ball come from?

From the idea that the ball passes close enough for the batter to smell it.

How to pronounce perfume ball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “perfume ball”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “perfume ball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “perfume ball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.