1. Also called reverse side . Billiards. a spinning motion imparted to a cue ball in such a manner as to prevent it from moving in a certain direction. Cf. running English .
2. words that, because of their misuse or careless syntax, convey an opposite meaning from the one intended or leave their exact meaning in doubt: "Don't miss it if you can" is reverse English.
[ 1905-10, Amer. ]