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to pass the ball through a players legs intentionally: Wow!! He nutmegged him!!

Contributor's comments: I have heard this used in Sydney, in specific reference to soccer.

Contributor's comments: Nutmeg, as defined in the word map, is definitely in common usage in Brisbane. Also I grew up in Tasmania and it is very well known there as well.

Contributor's comments: This is used in soccer when ball goes between legs and it is reffered to as a "nuttys" pronounced "nuddies".

Contributor's comments: I have never heard of "nutmeg" being used in Adelaide or country SA in this way! Nutmeg is a spice!