Snowball ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Snowball ( noun )

1. A ball of snow, typically one made by rolling a snowball on the ground.
2. A snowball bush.
3. A situation or process that gathers momentum and becomes larger or more serious.
4. An increase in a financial obligation or debt.

Origin:

From middle english snawballe, from old english snāwballa, from snāw ("snow") + ball ("ball").

Examples:

1. I built a big snowball and put it on top of the snowman.
2. The snowball bush is a nice addition to any garden, with its white flowers and red berries.
3. The problem started as a small issue, but it quickly became a snowball effect and now it's out of control.
4. His snowball of debt began with a few small loans, but soon spiraled out of control.
5. The snowball effect of the financial crisis led to a global recession.

(As a verb)

Snowball ( verb )

1. A ball of snow, typically one made by rolling a snowball on the ground.
2. A snowball bush.
3. A situation or process that gathers momentum and becomes larger or more serious.
4. An increase in a financial obligation or debt.

Origin:

From middle english snawballe, from old english snāwballa, from snāw ("snow") + ball ("ball").

Examples:

1. I built a big snowball and put it on top of the snowman.
2. The snowball bush is a nice addition to any garden, with its white flowers and red berries.
3. The problem started as a small issue, but it quickly became a snowball effect and now it's out of control.
4. His snowball of debt began with a few small loans, but soon spiraled out of control.
5. The snowball effect of the financial crisis led to a global recession.