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General Slang
cash
KASH · noun · slang
A made jumper; money in the bank
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A cleanly made jump shot; 'cash' implies it's automatic, like money.
“Wide open from the elbow — cash.”
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cash In A Sentence
Wide open from the elbow — cash.
Origin & Usage
Money metaphor for a reliable, banked shot.
Variants
cash money
People Also Ask
What does 'cash' mean in basketball?
It refers to a cleanly made jump shot, implying the make was automatic and reliable, like money in the bank.
How do you use 'cash' when watching a game?
You call 'cash' the moment a clean shot goes in, especially an open jumper, to signal it was money the whole way.
Where does the basketball term 'cash' come from?
It's a money metaphor, treating a dependable shot as good as cash.
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