noun
General Slang
air ball
AIR-bawl · noun · informal
A shot that misses everything — rim, net and backboard
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A shot attempt that fails to touch the rim, net, or backboard at all. Crowds famously chant 'air ball' in unison.
“He airballed the free throw and the whole gym chanted.”
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air ball In A Sentence
He airballed the free throw and the whole gym chanted.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive — the ball hits nothing but air.
People Also Ask
What is an air ball in basketball?
It's a shot that completely misses the basket, failing to touch the rim, net, or backboard.
Why do crowds chant 'air ball'?
Fans chant it in unison to mock the shooter after an especially embarrassing miss that hits nothing.
Is an air ball worse than a brick?
Generally yes; a brick at least hits the rim, while an air ball misses everything and is considered more humiliating.
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