topspin

/T AA1 P S P IH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    A rotational motion, especially that given to a ball, in which the upper surface spins in the direction of motion.

    โ€œThe tennis star was famed for her topspin.โ€

  2. 2

    An edgy, quirky or otherwise engaging quality that holds the interest of the audience.

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verb
  1. 1

    To spin (a ball) with this motion.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/topspin