noun
- plural of airball; shots in basketball that miss the basket and backboard entirely, passing through the air without touching the rim or any part of the goal
Usage: informal; sports
Examples
- The player threw three airballs in the fourth quarter, frustrating the home crowd.
- Airballs are embarrassing mistakes that show a lack of shooting accuracy.
- He's been struggling with airballs all season long.
- The rookie's airballs cost his team the game.
- Even professional players occasionally throw airballs under pressure.