english

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

#423 of the most-used English words

noun

1. Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.
   "You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english."
2. An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.

Similar: side, sidespin, spin