Posterized
To get dunked on so hard the moment becomes a poster — total public embarrassment.
Definitions
More broadly, to be utterly defeated or humiliated in a one-on-one moment, on or off the court.
To be dunked over in spectacular fashion, the kind of play worthy of a printed poster.
As an adjective for the dunk itself, meaning highlight-reel and demoralizing.
Posterized In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From the idea that a monster dunk over a defender ends up on a printed poster. The verb form grew through NBA highlight culture in the 2000s.
People Also Ask
What does 'posterized' mean?
It means a player got dunked on so dramatically that the moment looks like a poster. It implies serious embarrassment for the defender.
Can 'posterized' be used outside basketball?
Yes, people use it for any decisive public humiliation, like getting beaten badly in an argument or contest.
Is being posterized the dunker or the defender?
The defender gets posterized. The dunker is the one putting them on the poster.
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