Meaning Of The Word Alley-oop

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What's The Definition Of Alley-oop?

alley-oop in American English
a high, lobbed pass to a teammate near the basket who attempts to make a slam-dunk or to tip the ball in
used as an exclamation accompanying the act of lifting, rising, etc.
interjection: (used as a shout of encouragement, exhortation, or the like, esp. when coordinating efforts to lift a heavy object)
noun: a play in which a high, arching pass is made to a teammate close to the basket, who leaps to catch the ball and in midair drops or stuffs it through the basket

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