Definitions For Fadeaway

Noun

FADEAWAY (plural FADEAWAYs) An instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity. (basketball) A jump shot made while jumping backwards, away from the basket. The goal is to create space between the shooter and the defender, making it much harder to block. (slang) The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not provide, providing an explanation. : Why some people choose to do the infamous "fadeaway" instead of a clean break?

Etymology

From the verb phrase fade away.

Is Fadeaway a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
17

The word Fadeaway is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends

Look up a Word

Search the dictionary for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and more!

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

WORD SCRAMBLE. THE WORD FINDER located on the website https://www.thewordfinder.com/