1. the black ball numbered 8 in pool or billiards
Usage: games
2. a person who is considered unlucky or jinxed
Usage: slang

Examples

• The player accidentally sank one of the eightballs early in the game.
• In pool, you must pocket all your group balls before shooting the eightballs.
• The coach called him one of the eightballs on the team after another loss.
• She avoided the eightballs when choosing teammates for the project.
• The billiard table had two eightballs for the tournament setup.