noun a missed shot in basketball that fails to hit the rim or backboard and only touches air
Among young people, airball may be used as a playful insult or teasing remark when someone fails at a task.
Commentators may use the term airball to describe a poorly executed shot in various sports, not just limited to basketball.
In online gaming and social media, airball can be used metaphorically to describe a failed attempt or mistake.
In basketball, an airball refers to a shot that completely misses the basket without hitting the rim, backboard, or net.
In some hip-hop or rap songs, airball may be used metaphorically to describe missing the mark or failing in some aspect of life.
In sports writing, 'airball' is often used to describe a missed shot in basketball where the ball does not touch the rim, backboard, or net.
In a psychological context, 'airball' may be used metaphorically to describe a failed attempt or action that misses the mark or falls short of expectations.
Coaches in various sports may use 'airball' as a term to critique a player's shot that misses the basket entirely, indicating a need for improvement in shooting accuracy.
Sports commentators may use 'airball' to describe a particularly bad missed shot during a game, adding color and excitement to their commentary.