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

In the end, Dunn was assessed two technical fouls and ejected from the game and Hayes was assessed a technical foul.

From Los Angeles Times

His stream of technical fouls has been a source of bad vibes all season, and the fact that he’s on the brink of a suspension counts as a major failure of leadership.

From Washington Post

Miller picked up a technical foul late in the game and thought it was an unevenly called game.

From Seattle Times

It’s the second time Doncic has had a technical foul rescinded this season.

From Washington Times

The Bulls largely controlled Davis even after Nikola Vucevic was ejected in the second quarter with two quick technical fouls when he argued what appeared to be a good call against him.

From Seattle Times