verb General Slang

stuff

STUF · verb · slang

To dunk, or to block a shot cleanly

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Definitions

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As offense, to slam dunk; as defense, to reject an opponent's shot forcefully.

“He got stuffed at the rim on that layup attempt.”
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stuff In A Sentence

He got stuffed at the rim on that layup attempt.

Origin & Usage

Dual-use dunk/block slang.

People Also Ask

What does 'stuff' mean in basketball?

It has two meanings: on offense it means to slam dunk, and on defense it means to forcefully block an opponent's shot.

How do you know if 'stuff' means a dunk or a block?

Context decides; 'he stuffed it home' means a dunk, while 'he got stuffed at the rim' means his shot was blocked.

Is 'stuff' the same as 'stuffed'?

They're related; 'stuff' is the action, and 'stuffed' most often describes having your shot blocked.

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