General
hoops
What does hoops mean?
A common nickname for basketball, referring to the hoops used as goals.
"Let's go shoot some hoops."
Origin
From the basketball hoop; long-standing informal name.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoops mean?
It's a common nickname for basketball, taken from the hoops used as goals.
How do you use hoops in a sentence?
You'd say 'let's go shoot some hoops' to suggest playing basketball.
Does shooting hoops mean playing a real game?
Not necessarily — it can mean a full game or just casually shooting the ball at the basket.
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