plural of play on words

(archaic, regional) Contraction of on it.

(intransitive, idiomatic) To gain consciousness or self-control.

(idiomatic, UK) Embellished. / (idiomatic, UK) (manner) Extremely; in a similar way, but taken to an extreme.

(idiomatic) To be dead or finished.

(baseball) An instance where the batter is allowed to go directly to first base without the possibility of being put out, due to the opposing pitcher delivering four balls.

Alternative spelling of base on balls

(also figuratively) An accessory that can be bolted on or otherwise attached.

Of an accessory: capable of being bolted on or otherwise attached. / (figuratively, computing) Used to extend an existing system, operating as an add-on or plug-in.

present participle of eat one's seed corn