phrase
General Slang
throw it down
THROH it DOWN · phrase · informal
To slam dunk the ball
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Definitions
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To finish a play with a slam dunk.
“He caught the lob and threw it down hard.”
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throw it down In A Sentence
He caught the lob and threw it down hard.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive dunk phrase common in commentary.
Variants
throw down
People Also Ask
What does 'throw it down' mean in basketball?
It means to finish a play with a slam dunk, throwing the ball down through the hoop.
Is 'throw it down' a dunk?
Yes, it's a descriptive phrase for dunking, commonly heard from broadcasters during highlight plays.
How do commentators use 'throw it down'?
They often shout it as a player elevates to dunk, as in 'he catches the lob and throws it down hard.'
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