basketball finger

When your finger bends backwards due to a basketball colliding with your finger. This often leads to excruciating pain in that finger.

I passed a basketball to my friend, he's got a basketball finger now.

by BankaiBoi October 24, 2017

Basketball on grass

A nickname for the spread offense in the sport of American football, comparing the high-speed, high-scoring style of play to the general rhythm of a basketball game. Often used to contrast this offense with more run-the-ball style offenses, esp. those common at the sport's lower levels

Jones High School's offense plays basketball on grass, often scoring up to 35 points a game.

by mileysuckswhattednugentkicks July 14, 2023

Basketball Widow

A woman whose mate chooses watching playoff basketball during the months of March to June each year rather than spending time with her.

The new bride had no idea that she would become a basketball widow during March Madness.

by Willsmo Phelps III June 16, 2016

Basketball Present

the term "Basketball-Present" was coined by Benjamin F. McMurry III, as a term used to describe a present that is given to someone else but ultimately meant for your self. - The term originated from a story in which the creator of the term (Benjamin F. McMurry) gave his father, (who was in no way affiliated with sports) a basketball for his Christmas gift. Ben's father of course had no use for the Basketball, so it inevitably returned back to him (Ben).

Person 1: "My art teacher Miss Claire bought a box of sharpies for her husband Carl as a birthday gift,

Person 2: "sounds like she gave him a basketball present"
Person 1: "Exactly!"

by RRM II December 24, 2021

basketball wedgy

When a basketball gets lodged between the backboard and rim, resulting in a jumpball

My shot resulted in a basketball wedgy

by KGBillionaratio April 25, 2017

fundamental basketball

What your racist uncle says what the issue is with basketball while watching an NBA game. It’s a dog whistle meaning that they don’t like the black players. They usually idolize Larry Bird.

Uncle JimBob: The problem with the NBA is that they don’t focus on fundamental basketball. That’s why college is better.

by QuaYLAT September 29, 2020

basketball shots

A really bad coverup/code name for shots when you realize your RA is in sitting right next to you in the lab.

Girl: "Hey, I have got to go, a couple of my friends are taking shots and I want to go join them."
Unnoticed RA: "You better not be doing that in my hall."
Girl: "Oh... I meant basketball shots."
*Quickly leaves*

by Reallynotnick2 February 24, 2010