slamdunks
Guaranteed successes, informally
Slamdunks is the plural of slam dunk and a verb form meaning to score decisively or achieve something with overwhelming force.
In basketball, a slam dunk is a shot where the ball is thrust directly through the hoop from above.
Figuratively, a slam dunk is something certain to succeed: The case against him was a slam dunk.
To slam dunk an opponent or obstacle is to defeat it emphatically.
Team sport with hoops
- rimCircular outer boundary
- alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
- hangtimeDuration aloft
- backboardBoard behind basket
hoops · fastbreak · layup · rebound · court · dribble · net · NBA
Exerting strong pressure
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- emphaticExpressed with force
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
fierce · mighty · muscular · vigorous · intense · dynamic · potent · robust
Most notable part
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
- showstoppingCommanding complete attention
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
remarkable · impressive · skillful · stylish · graceful · dexterity · agility · coordination
Casual toast or farewell
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
thrill · adrenaline · euphoria · frenzy · hype · buzz · eruption · chanting
Exaggerated dramatic behavior
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- razzle-dazzleShowy, confusing spectacle
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
pizzazz · flamboyance · flashiness · grandstanding · dramatics · exhibitionism · flair · gusto
Promised with certainty
- no-brainerSelf-evident decision
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
undeniable · assured · decisive · conclusive · inevitable · foolproof · clear-cut · uncontested
basketball
Team sport with hoops
backboard · hoops · fastbreak · layup · rebound · court · dribble · net · NBA · jumpshot
forceful
Exerting strong pressure
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- emphaticExpressed with force
crushing · fierce · mighty · muscular · vigorous · intense · dynamic · potent · robust · commanding
highlight
Most notable part
- acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
- showstoppingCommanding complete attention
sensational · remarkable · impressive · skillful · stylish · graceful · dexterity · agility · coordination · flair
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
excitement · thrill · adrenaline · euphoria · frenzy · hype · buzz · eruption · chanting · gasps
theatrics
Exaggerated dramatic behavior
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- razzle-dazzleShowy, confusing spectacle
panache · pizzazz · flamboyance · flashiness · grandstanding · dramatics · exhibitionism · flair · gusto · charisma
guaranteed
Promised with certainty
- no-brainerSelf-evident decision
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- lockMechanism requiring a key
obvious · undeniable · assured · decisive · conclusive · inevitable · foolproof · clear-cut · uncontested
slamdunksthree-pointers
Shots scoring triple points
free throws · jump shots · fadeaways · hook shots · layups
slamdunkslong shots
Unlikely to succeed
gambles · Hail Marys · toss-ups · coin flips · wild cards