General
flush
What does flush mean?
To throw down a dunk cleanly and forcefully.
"He flushed it with two hands after the steal."
Origin
Dunk slang evoking the ball going straight down through the net.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'flush' mean in basketball?
It means to throw down a dunk cleanly and forcefully, sending the ball straight through the net.
Where does the dunk term 'flush' come from?
It evokes the image of the ball going straight down through the net, like something being flushed.
Is 'flush' the same as 'jam' or 'slam'?
Yes, they're all dunk synonyms; 'flush' just emphasizes a clean, emphatic finish through the rim.
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