General
airball
What does airball mean?
A wildly off-target attempt that fails to hit the goal, rim or backboard at all.
"He skied it — total airball into the stands."
Origin
American basketball; the ball hits only 'air'.
Frequently asked questions
What is an airball?
It's a shot that misses the target completely — in basketball, one that fails to touch the rim, net or backboard.
Why is it called an airball?
Because the ball hits nothing but air, sailing past everything without making contact.
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