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jump shot 

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...
jump shot by vmor June 21, 2010
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jump shot 

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.
jump shot by Nick D February 24, 2003

jump shot 

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
jump shot by gangsta steve May 13, 2005

Jump Shot 

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.
Jump Shot by TheOfficialJumpy November 18, 2018

Jump shot 

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
Jump shot by Rod Bangwell September 5, 2023

Jump shot 

The act of administering an injection using a syringe after jumping. It's a particularly effect method for administering vaccines and analgesics.
The dentist numbed my mouth using her jump shot technique. Scary but effective.

TAIMA JUMP SHOT 

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.
TAIMA JUMP SHOT by ROMEO TANGO July 14, 2009
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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