Airball
noun
A basketball shot that misses both the hoop and backboard.
He shot an airball from the free-throw line.
Often appears as...
- airball shot
- airball play
Usage tips
Informal
General
noun
A basketball shot that misses both the hoop and backboard.
He shot an airball from the free-throw line.
Often appears as...
- airball shot
- airball play
Usage tips
Informal
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing basketball, using 'airball' can convey unexpected failures.
He took a shot and it was an airball, leaving the crowd in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
The word can carry a humorous tone when someone's attempt is made to fail dramatically.
His attempt at a three-pointer turned into an airball.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang
It is often used in a casual or slang context among friends.
Stop airballing your chances at the game!
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing basketball, using 'airball' can convey unexpected failures.
He took a shot and it was an airball, leaving the crowd in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
The word can carry a humorous tone when someone's attempt is made to fail dramatically.
His attempt at a three-pointer turned into an airball.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang
It is often used in a casual or slang context among friends.
Stop airballing your chances at the game!
Pro Tip 1/3Context
When discussing basketball, using 'airball' can convey unexpected failures.
He took a shot and it was an airball, leaving the crowd in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
The word can carry a humorous tone when someone's attempt is made to fail dramatically.
His attempt at a three-pointer turned into an airball.
Pro Tip 3/3Slang
It is often used in a casual or slang context among friends.
Stop airballing your chances at the game!
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