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General Slang
hang time
HANG-time · noun · informal
How long a player stays airborne on a jump
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The length of time a player appears to hang in the air after leaping, especially on dunks or layups.
“His hang time let him double-clutch the reverse.”
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hang time In A Sentence
His hang time let him double-clutch the reverse.
Origin & Usage
Popularized in the Michael Jordan era.
People Also Ask
What does hang time mean in basketball?
It's how long a player appears to stay suspended in the air after jumping, most noticeable on dunks and layups.
Who is famous for hang time?
Michael Jordan, whose gravity-defying leaps popularized the term during his career.
Is hang time used outside basketball?
Yes — it's also used in football and other sports to describe how long a punted or kicked ball stays airborne.
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