colemanballs means A malapropism, mixed metaphor or other humorous misspeaking, especially in sports commentary. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
Etymology
From Coleman + balls (“nonsense”), from the football commentator David Coleman. Originally the title of a column in Private Eye magazine collecting mistakes in sports commentary.
noun
- A malapropism, mixed metaphor or other humorous misspeaking, especially in sports commentary.“On a point of order, Miss Fookes. Is it in order for my hon. Friend to use a Colemanballs in this Committee?”