technical foul

American  

noun

Basketball.

1. a foul committed by a player or coach, usually not involving physical contact with an opponent, called often for unsportsmanlike conduct, as holding on to the basket or using profanity, that gives the opposing team one or two free throws and sometimes, if the foul was flagrant, requires the ejection of the offending player or coach from the game.

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Etymology

Origin of technical foul

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Despite picking up three fouls in the half and getting hit with a technical foul in the first quarter, Doncic had 18 points and five assists in the first 24 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

Kerr was hit with two technical fouls in less than a minute.

From Los Angeles Times

Both players were issued technical fouls and ejected from the game.

From Barron's

The Lakers have been assessed five technical fouls in the last two games because of conduct with officials as frustration over inconsistent calls is starting to boil over.

From Los Angeles Times

Smart was assessed a technical foul for his action as walked off the court for intermission after exchanging words with an official.

From Los Angeles Times