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400 Funny Pickleball Sayings, Quotes and Terms (2023)

1. The ball may be small, but the memories made in pickleball are huge!


2. Pickleball Blackbelt


3. Stay out of the kitchen if you can’t take the heat


4. When life hands you a racket, play pickleball!


5. “Adulting can wait. Let’s play pickleball.”


6. Hit it to my partner



8. Don't be shy, get in the game and enjoy the pickleball!


9. Pickleball: the alternative to group therapy!


10. “In the middle solves the riddle” “Shoulder high, let it fly!”



12. “That guy’s having a mid-court crisis!”


13. Zero Zero Two


14. “Pickleball: the game that’s both a sport and a social event.”


15. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.“


16. My retirement plan: Play Pickleball


17. “Pickleball is cheaper then therapy.”


18. “Just a couple of pickleball enthusiasts having a dill of a time.”


19. “Girls just wanna have fun…and play pickleball!”


20. Pickleball: where winning and losing offer the ultimate entertainment!


21. “Every match is completely different based on partners and competitors.” – Dekel Bar.


22. Steve Lobs


23. “Thankful, grateful, blessed.”


24. “Pickleball: where friendship, laughter, and ridiculous paddles come together.“


25. Holy Pickleballs!


26. “I am thankful for my friends that dink.”


27. Pickleball: the cure to any boring day!


28. For the ultimate rush, there's only one game: pickleball!


29. When in doubt, call it out


30. Pickleball: the ultimate workout disguised as fun!


31. For the love of pickleball, let's get this game started!


32. Ready for a game? Pickleball is the way to go!


33. “Pickleball: the game that combines the grace of ballet with the brutality of rugby.”


34. Pickleball: the perfect way to add some excitement and friendly competition to your day!


35. Pickleball: where drop shots are delicious!


36. “Pickleball: the sport that makes an old man very happy.”


37. “Who knew a silly little ball could bring so much joy?“


38. “Happy people play pickleball.”


39. “Pickleball, Y’all!”


40. No matter your skill level, pickleball is always a fun challenge!


41. Dink Positive


42. Pickleball: a game that will make you want to relish in the moment!


43. Unleash your competitive side with pickleball!


44. If your knuckles are white, your grip is too tight


45. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little vinegary on the pickleball court.”


46. If at first, you don't succeed, just keep playing pickleball!


47. “I don’t always win, but when I do, I make sure to rub it in my opponent’s face.”


48. “If you text them they will come.”


49. “Birds of a feather pickleball together.“


50. “Pickleball: the perfect blend of skill and absurdity.“


51. Pickleball: the game that never gets old!



53. “Life is too short to play boring sports, that’s why I play pickleball!”


54. If it’s high, make em’ cry


55. “I have a love-hate relationship with pickleball. I love to play it, but I hate to lose.”


56. Hit me with your best shot


57. The Volley Llamas


58. Retirement drives me to dink


59. “I don’t always win at pickleball, but when I do, I do it with style.”


60. Nothing compares to the thrill of a hot pickleball match!


61. For the best adrenaline rush, keep your pickle game strong!


62. You just got served


63. “Despite its silly terms and funny name, pickleball is actually quite a sophisticated game.” – Bill Gates.


64. Pickleball: the sport that always brings people together!


65. “I may not be a pickle, but I’m still a top-notch player!”


66. “Pickleball makes it better.”


67. “Pickleball is more than just a game, it’s a way of life.”


68. Rip, Bang, Win!


69. “Just a couple of pickleball enthusiasts having a dill of a time.“


70. If it’s low, hit it slow


71. “I may not be the best player on the court, but I’m definitely the most stylish.”



73. In pickleball, advantages are won with your wit, skills, and pickle power!


74. Pickleball Team — We’re kind of a big dill


75. Unleash your inner pickleball champion today!


76. In pickleball, King of the Court means holding the pickle!


77. Serving Justice


78. “Pickleball can get ‘rally’ tedious sometimes.”


79. Pickleball: a little ball with a big-time impact!


80. “There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a perfect pickleball shot!”


81. Introverted but willing to discuss pickleball


82. Use your pickle wisely on the court of champions!


83. You had me at pickleball


84. Pickleball: the reason to stay active and socialize at the same time!


85. “I’m not a pickle expert, but I’m pretty sure that shot was in the brine.”


86. “Pickleball is the only game where I can be both competitive and cute!”



88. “Pickleball: where winning is everything, but losing isn’t so bad either.”


89. I only wake up for Pickleball


90. Baby Got Backhand


91. “Pickleball: the only game where you can yell ‘pickle!’ without sounding crazy.”


92. “When life gets tough, I grab my paddle and head to the pickleball court.”


93. “Pickleball is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get.”


94. Pickleball: where the ball is small, but the fun is huge!


95. When in doubt, play pickleball!


96. “Ace, Ace, Baby.”


97. No ball is worth the fall


98. Dinkin’ go nuts!


99. Think dink


100. Never underestimate an old man with a paddle


101. Bangers Gonna Bang™


102. One of those pickleball players


103. “I may be a girl, but I can serve it up just as well as the boys!”


104. Keep Calm and Pickle On


105. “I’ll dink to that.“


106. “I may be slow, but I’m still faster than the ball.”


107. “I’m feeling pickled after that game!”


108. “Pickleball: the game where you can be a hero one moment and a zero the next.”


109. Pickleball: the game that's sure to get your heart pumping!


110. Pickleball: Win or Die!


111. Never leave a pickle on the court! Enjoy every bite of the game with pickleball!


112. “Pickleball: the sport that will leave you with a smile on your face and a sweat on your brow.“


113. “My favorite game is the next one.”


114. “Who needs a prince charming when you have a pickleball paddle?”


115. “Take that pickle”


116. “Dink Responsibly — don’t get smashed!”


117. “The trouble with Pickleball is it starts out as fun.”


118. Shoulder high, let it fly


119. Pickleball Addict


120. “Keep calm and play Pickleball.”


121. Make everyday feel like game day with pickleball!


122. “Pickleball: the sport that’s easy to learn, but hard to master.”


123. “Pickleball Star — Dill with it.”


124. Pickleball is calling, and I must go


125. Pickleball: the sport that's more addicting than chips and salsa!


126. Pickleball: the perfect game for socializing and making memories!


127. “I may not be the best player on the court, but I’m definitely a seasoned pro.”


128. “Judges don’t always make good pickleball doubles players – they’re too used to dominating the court.”


129. “Every loss I have ever experienced, I go back to one of my favorite athletic quotes, ‘Previous experiences make champions.’” – Professional Pickler Riley Newman on having a pro mentality


130. Pickleball: the perfect mixture of fun, strategy and quick reflexes!


131. “If only my game was as good as I imagine.”


132. Pickleball: the ultimate escape from the daily routine!


133. “Pickleball Y’all!”


134. Pickleball is my racquet


135. Relish Pickleball


136. No matter what, the fun in pickleball never stops!


137. “Best day ever.”


138. “I may look sweet and innocent, but on the pickleball court, I’m a fierce competitor!”


139. “I’d rather be in the kitchen.”


140. Want some craziness? Pickleball is simply insane!


141. “Pickleball. Making retirement great again.”


142. “I may be short, but my pickleball game is tall.”


143. “I just believe that the game in person is so much faster and more athletic than what you see on TV or your computer.” – Pro-Pickler Simone Jardim.


144. Smash your way to victory with pickleball!


145. “I don’t always play pickleball, but when I do, I win!”


146. Laces not faces


147. “The main thing in pickleball is to be patient.” – Pro-pickler Catherine Parenteau.


148. “I don’t always play pickleball, but when I do, I prefer to play with a big pickle.”


149. “It’s just super fun.” – Bill Gates on playing pickleball. (Bill Gates has actually played pickleball for decades).


150. When bored, grab a paddle and play pickleball!


151. Dinkasaur


152. You will come to believe: the ball is always coming back


153. “At my age I need Pickleball.”


154. The Dare Doubles



156. The best way to stay fit and have fun? Pickleball!


157. Serve it deep, return it deep, hit it at their feet


158. “I dink therefore I am.”


159. Adulting can wait. Let’s play pickleball


160. “It’s always Pickleball season.”


161. Pickleball addicts, unite!


162. Pickleball: the perfect way to pickle away the day!


163. Cleaning up in the kitchen


164. “The main thing in pickleball is to be patient.” – Pro-pickler Catherine Parenteau



166. OPD — Obsessive Pickleball Disorder


167. “Pickleball is the one sport where you can be a beginner one day and a pro the next.”


168. “I never knew a pickle paddle could be so versatile – it’s a weapon, a shield, and a ticket to victory all rolled into one.”


169. Unbeknownst to many, pickleball is the ultimate stress reliever!


170. “Did you hear about the religious pickleball ball? “It was holier than thou.”


171. Pickleball: where the fun is just as important as the game!


172. “I don’t always win at pickleball, but when I do, it’s because I was wearing my lucky socks.”


173. “I may be getting older, but my pickleball skills are getting sharper.”


174. “World’s okayest Pickleball player.”



176. A day without pickleball wouldn’t kill me


177. “Pickleball is my therapy.”


178. “My favorite game is the next one.“


179. “Pickleball is the ultimate stress reliever.”


180. Paddle Master


181. “ATP” AROUND THE POST


182. “Pickleball: the only game where love means nothing.”


183. Plays pickleball well with others


184. “I just believe that the game in person is so much faster and more athletic than what you see on TV or your computer.” – Pro-Pickler Simone Jardim


185. No matter your level, pickleball is always worth the fun!


186. Hit it where they ain’t


187. Pick your game, pickle your ball and rule the court like a champ!


188. “Dinkin’ go nuts!”


189. Piccadilly Circus


190. “Did somebody say Pickleball?”


191. It's not just a game, it's the pickleball way of life!


192. “Me and my mom just fell in love with [pickleball].” – Pro-Pickler Anna Leigh Waters.


193. “Pickleball is the only sport where you can wear a cute outfit and still kick butt!”


194. With pickleball, your daily exercise doesn't have to feel like a chore!


195. “Pickleball is the perfect sport for guys who love competition and camaraderie.”


196. Lobb Salad


197. In a pickle


198. “Who says you can’t have fun while getting in a good workout? Not us, pickleballers!”


199. “Pickleball: the game that brings out the kid in all of us.”


200. “I’m not a pro, but I’m still pretty spicy on the pickleball court!”


201. “Pickleball: because sometimes tennis just doesn’t cut the mustard.”


202. Smash your way to success with pickleball!


203. “I may be a little green when it comes to pickleball, but I’m learning quickly!”


204. “I never thought I’d get hooked on a sport with a name like pickleball, but here we are.”


205. “I may be small, but my pickleball game is mighty!”


206. Ace, Ace, Baby


207. “You can take the man off the pickleball court, but you can’t take the pickleball out of the man.”


208. Pickleball: where teamwork makes the dream work!


209. Pickleball: where every point counts towards the time of your life!


210. I dink in the kitchen


211. “I may not be the best athlete, but I’m definitely the best pickleball player.”


212. At the feet, is pretty sweet


213. Pickleball — Where tennis players go to die


214. “I’ll dink to that.”


215. Pickleball: the sport that's always dill-icious!


216. Great minds dink alike


217. “Pickleball Ninja.”


218. “I used to be good at tennis, but then I discovered pickleball.”


219. Pickle I said, pickle I meant! The best sport that will leave you spent!


220. Smash Bros


221. Carpe Dinkum


222. “It’s all fun and game until someone gets hurt.”


223. I’m Picklish!


224. Pickleball: the game that brings your A-Game out!


225. “Pickleball is my happy place, where I can smash and drink my worries away!”


226. You’ve just entered the No-Win Zone


227. Pickleball Ninja


228. “Eat sleep pickleball.”


229. Pickle your way to victory and have a ball!


230. Pickleball: where quick thinking and fast feet win the game!


231. “Pickleball: where even your grandma can beat you.”



233. “Carpe Dinkum.”


234. “Pickleball, Y’all!“


235. Pickleball: where moments of victory are as sweet as pickle relish!


236. “Quit Dinkin’ Around.”


237. Pickleball: The game so addicting, you'll want nothing else!



239. “You better watch out. I’ve got a mean pickleball serve guaranteed to make you sweat!”


240. “Pickleball is my cardio, my therapy, my addiction!”


241. Dink Forrest Dink


242. “Pickleball is my love language, and I’m fluent in dinking and smashing!”


243. Paddle up, pickleballers! It's time to hit the court!


244. Fear the Paddle!


245. The pickle in pickleball may be small, but the excitement it delivers is immense!


246. “Pickleball: the game that’s a cross between ping pong, tennis, and an addiction.”


247. “Get your Pickle on!”


248. Get your pickleball fix with every hit!


249. “Slaying on the court one pickleball game at a time!”


250. “Who knew a silly little ball could bring so much joy?”



252. Where sportsmanship meets fun, there's pickleball!


253. Pickleball: the sport that's fun at any age!


254. “Stay out of the kitchen.”


255. Pickleball: where the scoring is easy, but the victory is hard!


256. “I may not be the fittest guy on the court, but I’ve got heart and that’s what counts in pickleball.”


257. “Up the creek with a paddle.”


258. “Pickleball is a sport for all ages, but it’s especially great for us men who refuse to grow up.”


259. Quit Dinkin’ Around


260. “Pickleball: the only game where a ball can be both in and out at the same time.”


261. Down the middle solves the riddle


262. “It’s just super fun.” – Bill Gates, who has played pickleball for decades.


263. Pickleball Junkie


264. The spin cycle is on high


265. “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a pickleball paddle, and that’s pretty close!”


266. “The pickleball court: where a good service can bring a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘in a pickle.’“


267. Get your adrenaline fix with pickleball!


268. “When life gives you lemons, play pickleball and make lemonade!”


269. “The spin cycle is on high.”


270. Get hooked on the sweet taste of a pickleball victory!


271. “I love pickleball… most of the time.”


272. “Why do men like volleying so much in pickleball?” “Because they don’t like using the kitchen.”


273. Spin it to win it


274. “Pickleball is cheaper than therapy.“


275. Stay active and entertained with the everyday excitement of pickleball!


276. It’s go time


277. There’s no sorry in Pickleball


278. “Pickleball: the game where a dink shot is worth its weight in gold.”


279. “I play so I can eat more chocolate.”


280. S*M*A*S*H


281. “There’s nothing quite like the feeling of hitting a perfect shot in pickleball.”


282. “Pickleball: the sport that brings out the competitive side of retirees everywhere.”


283. Pick your place, pick your game, and pickle your way to winning!



285. Bounce, Bounce, POUNCE!


286. “I may be small, but my pickleball game is mighty.”


287. Pickleball is my favorite season


288. Take on the fear of the unknown with every pickleball game!


289. “Pickleball: the game that’s easy to start, but hard to stop.”


290. Pickleball: the best way to stay active and enjoy the day!


291. “Never underestimate an old man with a Pickleball paddle.”


292. “I love pickleball… most of the time.“


293. “Hitting it back and forth with a giant pickle paddle – just another day on the pickleball court.“


294. “Pickleball is more than a game, it’s a sisterhood!”


295. Pickleball: where every point is a thrill and an adrenaline rush!


296. Don't forget the pop in your pickleball!


297. Paddle faster. I hear banjos


298. Dink Responsibly — don’t get smashed!


299. Stay out of the kitchen


300. “Despite its silly terms and funny name, pickleball is actually quite a sophisticated game.” – Bill Gates again


301. Don't worry, serve pickleball and not pickle juice!


302. “Oarsmen were chosen from the rejected crews of other boats” (the boats they crewed were called “pickle boats.”) – Joan Pritchard (Joel’s wife who came up with the name of the sport)


303. King of Swing


304. “Every match is completely different based on partners and competitors.” -Dekel Bar


305. “Hitting it back and forth with a giant pickle paddle – just another day on the pickleball court.”


306. “Pickleball Mom: Like a regular mom, only cooler.”


307. “I never knew a pickle paddle could be so versatile – it’s a weapon, a shield, and a ticket to victory all rolled into one.“


308. Pickleball: the game that will turn your competitive spirit up a notch!


309. “Don’t miss opportunities to attack.”


310. Pickleball Mom: Like a regular mom, only cooler



312. “Pickleball: the perfect blend of skill and absurdity.”


313. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”


314. I love my wife, just not as much as pickleball


315. “I don’t always play pickleball, but when I do, I prefer to play with my pickle partner.”


316. Let's make pickleball fun again!


317. Proud to be a pickleball granddaughter


318. Game on


319. I can’t. I have pickleball


320. “Great minds dink alike.”



322. “Pickleball is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!”


323. “Pickleball is not just a game, it’s a lifestyle.”


324. Make your day more exciting with a game of pickleball!


325. “I like Pickleball and maybe three people.”


326. Let's spread the pickling love and passion for pickleball all over the world!


327. Serve and stay, return and run


328. “Pickleball: the game that makes me forget I’m getting older.”


329. “Turns out that bending your knees in pickleball is just straight magic.”


330. Pickleball: the best part of your day, every day.


331. “I may not be the best pickleball player, but I’m definitely the most enthusiastic.”


332. “Pickleball: where friendship, laughter, and ridiculous paddles come together.”


333. If I were a music record, I’d be a “smash hit


334. Pickleball: the social network you can play in real life!


335. “When I’m on the pickleball court, I’m in my happy place.”


336. Pick up a paddle and join the exciting world of pickleball!


337. “I may not have the best service, but I have the best pickleball puns.”


338. Drive for show, drop for dough


339. “Dear, Santa I blame Pickleball.”


340. Pickleball is my therapy


341. I have a dinking problem


342. I dink; therefore, I am


343. Order on the court


344. No!


345. Mid-court Crisis


346. Pickleball: the game that will leave you wanting more!


347. “Pickleball can get ‘rally’ tedious sometimes.“


348. “You’ve got to be able to hit the ball hard. Nobody plays golf to putt.” – Joel Pritchard (one of pickleball’s inventors)


349. “It is what it is. Once you’re into it, you don’t even think about the name anymore.”



351. Pickleballin’ with Swag


352. “Peace. Love. Pickleball.”


353. “I hit like a girl, but only because pickleball is a girl’s game.”


354. The SpinMeister


355. “That serve was a real dill-light!”


356. “I never thought I’d get hooked on a sport with a name like pickleball, but here we are.“


357. “Every loss I have ever experienced, I go back to one of my favorite athletic quotes, ‘Previous experiences make champions.’” – Professional Pickler Riley Newman on having a pro mentality.


358. Pickleball: the game that's both challenging and entertaining!


359. “You’ve got to be able to hit the ball hard. Nobody plays golf to putt.” – Joel Pritchard, one of pickleball’s inventors.



361. No need to check the fridge, the only pickle we need is on the court!


362. “Pickleball is cheaper than therapy.”


363. “Spin it to win it.”


364. Score more than points: score some fun with pickleball!


365. “Pickleball is the perfect combination of strategy, skill, and fun.”


366. “Pickleball is like a drug, once you start playing, you can’t get enough.”


367. Bring home the pickle with pickleball!


368. In pickleball, the energy is contagious!


369. “Did you hear about the couple that met through pickleball? They’re still courting.“


370. OMG – One More Game


371. “I don’t always drink, but when I do, I do it with finesse.”


372. “Me and my mom just fell in love with [pickleball].” – Pro-Pickler Anna Leigh Waters


373. Break a sweat with pickleball, dill-ightful and fun!


374. Let's make pickleball the official sport of weekends!


375. The Racqueteers


376. “Turns out that bending your knees in pickleball is just straight magic.” – Ben Johns, one of the best pickleball players in the world.


377. “I don’t always win at pickleball, but when I do, I do it in style!”


378. I don’t always play pickleball. Oh, wait, yes, I do


379. “Sorry I can’t dink today.”


380. Pickleball, anyone?


381. “Relish Pickleball.”


382. The Human Backboard


383. Pickleball: the perfect combination of strategy and athleticism!


384. Better than dancing: the exciting sport of pickleball!


385. We don't just play pickleball, we delight in it!


386. “Birds of a feather Pickleball together.”


387. “Sweat now, shine later, that’s my pickleball philosophy!”


388. “Pickleball: because hitting a small ball with a big paddle is just too much fun.”


389. Join the pickleball craze and discover your inner competitor!


390. “Pickleball is just ping-pong for giants.”


391. “I may be old, but I can still put the ball where I want it.”


392. Mad drops


393. Pickleball: the sport that's always worth the game face!


394. “I may be getting older, but my pickleball game is only getting better.”


395. Why have a boring day when you can play pickleball instead?


396. “Pickleball is my escape from reality, where I can be fierce and fabulous!”


397. “It’s truly a sport for everybody.”


398. “I may be old, but I can still drop a mean dink shot.”


399. “My pickleball retirement plan is all about net gains.”


400. The competition may be fierce, but so is the fun in pickleball!


401. “Pickleball is not just a game, it’s a brotherhood.”


402. Chess not checkers


403. “I don’t always play pickleball, but when I do, I prefer to win.”



405. I play Pickleball


406. “The pickleball court: where a good service can bring a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘in a pickle.’”


407. “Pickleball isn’t just a game, it’s a lifestyle!”


408. World’s okayest pickleball player


409. “Did you hear about the couple that met through pickleball?” “They’re still courting.”


410. “When I’m playing pickleball, I feel like I can conquer the world.”


411. “I am woman, see me score.”


412. “She kills me – if we play six games, I’ll win maybe two.” – George Clooney on his wife, Amal


413. “When in doubt, drink it out!”


414. Mondays are better with pickleball


415. Pickleball Star — Dill with it


416. “Pickleball: the sport that will leave you with a smile on your face and a sweat on your brow.”


417. “Who says you can’t have fun while getting in a good workout? Not us, pickleballers!“


418. “Pickleball is always the answer.”

There you go! The world's fastest-growing sport is pickleball. All of these pickleball terms will give you a slang term to use the next time you're in the non-volley zone.


Try out that drop shot from your side of the net. You'll get zero points for table tennis or wiffle ball. Instead, pickle ball is where it's at.


In your next championship match, embrace that ball bounce like Novak and make sure the shot hit is full-on.


Hit the face of the paddle from the back of the court and consider entering a pickleball tournament.


Be gentle with a line call that doesn't go your way and encourage your friends and family to play on social media.


Whether you have a dominant forehand or you hit from both sides of the net, avoid unsportsmanlike conduct and stay in your area of the court. Enjoy!

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