Alley-oop
verb, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
1. A basketball pass thrown to the hoop of the rim for a player to slam dunk.
Examples
1
“I passed her to my bro like an alley-oop.”
2
“Rappers that I threw an alley-oop are throwin' subs" - Drake, From Florida With Love.”
3
“Behind the back to Nas he alley-oop to Jigga, nigga" - The Game, Why You Hate the Game.”
4
“Pinstripe suits, how I'm mobbin', alley-oop opportunities, yeah" - Big Sean Savage Time.”
5
“She a alley-oop, I tap it off the backboard" - Rick Ross, I?m Ya Dogg.”
Synonyms
Slam dunk
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