"basketballese" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From basketball + -ese. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|basketball|-ese}} basketball + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} basketballese (uncountable)
  1. The jargon associated with the sport of basketball. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Basketball
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