alley oop
Derived from the French phrase 'allez hop!', 'alley oop' is widely recognized in basketball and other sports for its dynamic and collaborative nature.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(sports)A play where a player passes the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches it in mid-air, and scores before landing.
Example
- The crowd went wild when he completed the alley oop with a powerful dunk.
B2General Sports
(informal)A high and arcing pass, catch, or move often involving a leap or jump.
Example
- The quarterback's alley oop pass was caught perfectly in the end zone.
B2Skateboarding and Snowboarding
(technical)A trick involving at least a 180-degree turn.
Example
- He nailed the alley oop with a smooth 180-degree turn off the ramp.
B2General Usage
(informal)A sudden, dramatic, and impressive move or action.
Example
- She pulled an alley oop by surprising everyone with her unexpected announcement.
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