Fadeaways

/ˈfeɪdəˌweɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fadeaway; multiple gradual disappearances or fadeaway jump shots in basketball.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'fadeaway,' the compound noun formed from 'fade' + 'away' + '-s' suffix for plurality.

Kelly Says

In basketball statistics and commentary, 'fadeaways' is far more common than other fade-related terms, showing how specialized vocabularies within sports develop their own frequency patterns and become part of sports journalism's standard lexicon.

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