alligator arm

(verb) To shoot in a weak, goofy style without extending the arm; to short-arm.
(noun) A person's arm that tends to shoot in the above fashion.

This term comes from the weak, short arms of the alligator. This is the reason alligators are generally not good beirut players.

UNC really blew that game against Duke when McCants alligator armed that buzzer shot and it fell five feet short.

by Nick D February 3, 2005

Alligator arms

The arms of an alligator.

Man that alligator. Got two arms.OMG Alligator arms

by I shall not pass February 12, 2020

Alligator arms

A person who is stingy and never wants to pay.

Alan has Alligator arms so don't expect him to pay for dinner.

by Vulgar_English April 29, 2024