English Explanatory Dictionary

fadeaway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity.
  2. A jump shot made while jumping backwards, away from the basket, with the goal to create space between the shooter and the defender, making it much harder to block.
  3. The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.

Pronunciation

En-au-fadeaway.ogg

Word forms

fadeaway fadeaways fade-away

Etymology

Deverbal from fade away.

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