punch

Definition

A one-handed dunk in basketball, performed with explosive flair to demoralize defenders or get the crowd losing their minds. It's the kind of move that ends up on SportsCenter and gets replayed for weeks.

Example Usage

He threw down a massive punch over the defender and the arena erupted.

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