Hot potato

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounA child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.

2.NounAn unwanted problem that is awkward or delicate.

Synonyms

keep-away pass the parcel one potato, two potato spud pickle hot boiled beans patball backball potato race hacky sack pass pushball

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