Definition of "english" in English

noun

1. (uncountable, Canada, US) Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in pool, billiards or bowling; spin, sidespin.

   • You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.

2. (by extension, figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.

verb

1. (transitive; archaic or rare) Alternative form of English.