Jump shot refers to shooting the basketball while jumping, as opposed to the older stay-on-the-ground shot. It was invented sometime in 1940s, perhaps by Kenny Sailors.

jumpSHOT, a tabletop basketball game with patented player figurines performing the jump shot.

Jump shot, in cue sports such as pool, is a shot in which the cue ball is made to jump intentionally to clear an obstacle.
We have seen plenty of spectacular jump shots from Kobe Bryant and Ray Allen in the NBA championship battle between the Lakers and the Celtics...
by vmor June 19, 2010
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a key skill to have in basketball, helps a nigga survive in da hood
In my neighborhood you either slang crack rock or got a wicked jump shot.
by Nick D February 25, 2003
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When you jump while in the process of masturbating to blow a fat load all over his roomates lofted bed.
Tony blew a wicked awesome jump shot all over Johnnys bed
by gangsta steve March 24, 2005
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When you're having sex and you cum while jumping
John and I were fucking last night and he pulled a jump shot on me it was oddly satisfying.
by TheOfficialJumpy November 19, 2018
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THE ACT OF MAKING A SMALL JUMP AND THEN TAKING A SHOT OF HARD LIQUOR.
ME AND A FEW FRIENDS WERE DOING TAIMA JUMP SHOTS ALL NIGHT AND GOT WASTED.
by ROMEO TANGO July 14, 2009
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When you pull your dick out of your pants but let your shirt hang down over it. You then ask your friends if they want to see your jump shot, at which point you raise up to take a basketball shot, thus raising your shirt and exposing your meat stick.

Also works with “Do you want to see my golf swing?”
Cliff’s jump shot looked like Michael Jordan’s but with a smaller cock
by Rod Bangwell September 6, 2023
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