General
catch a body
What does catch a body mean?
To dunk over an opponent in an especially aggressive, humiliating way, as if 'catching' a victim.
"He caught a body on that fast-break slam."
Origin
Street slang adapted to basketball dunk culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'catch a body' mean in basketball?
It means to dunk on a defender in an especially aggressive, humiliating way, as if claiming a victim.
Where does 'catch a body' come from?
It's street slang adapted into basketball dunk culture, borrowing the phrase's original edgy connotation for a vicious poster dunk.
Is 'catch a body' only used for dunks?
In basketball it specifically refers to dunking on someone, though the underlying street phrase has a harsher literal meaning.
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