An air ball In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "an air ball", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-16 11:02

Meaning of An air ball

An air ball singular noun

Used to describe a basketball throw that misses everything, especially the basket.

Jack had a poor performance, shooting at least two airballs.

I saw the coach frowning as I shot an airball.

Mick spun the ball before launching an airball.

Other phrases about:

catapult (someone or something) into (something)

1. To throw someone or something violently into a certain place with or as if with a catapult.
2. To increase one's fame, glory, or social status, etc. 

piff

1. If you piff something, you throw or hurl them.

2. If you describe someone as piff, they look very seductive.

3. If you describe something as piff, they are extremely good or outstanding.

plunk (someone, something, or oneself) down

To put, throw, drop, someone, something, or oneself down heavily and without taking care.

Grammar and Usage of An air ball

Plural nouns: airballs.

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