jump pass

noun Football, Basketball.

a pass in which a player leaps into the air and throws the ball to a teammate before returning to the ground.

RELATED CONTENT

Jim Crow laws Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.

Where Does The Phrase “Cut The Mustard” Come From?As with many slang and idiomatic phrases, the origin of cut the mustard isn't so ... clear-cut. But, let's see if we can't crack this etymological jar open just a bit.

Nearby words

jump jockey, jump leads, jump line, jump on, jump out of one's skin, jump pass, jump rope, jump seat, jump shooter, jump shot, jump spark

Origin of jump pass

First recorded in 1945–50

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019