"two points" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Etymology: From the game of basketball. Head templates: {{en-interj}} two points
  1. Said after successfully attempting to toss an object into a receptacle, such as a wastebasket.
    Sense id: en-two_points-en-intj-mxIB1Iy3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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