The NBA 24/7 365 Basketball Dictionary: Second Set Of Entries

strut [struht]

–verb
1. to walk with a vain, pompous bearing, as with head erect and chest thrown out, as if expecting to impress observers.
2. The infamous JR Smith chicken dance.
Origin: May 25, 2009; Denver, CO
—Synonyms
parade, flourish

 

 

de·mon·stra·tive [duh-mon-struh-tiv] 

–adjective
1.
characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one’s emotions, attitudes, etc.
2. Kenyon Martin
Origin: December 30, 1977; Saginaw, MI
—Synonyms
effusive, emotional, outspoken

 

 

hor·ren·dous [haw-ren-duhs]

–adjective
1. shockingly dreadful; horrible
2. The 2010/11 Cleveland Cavaliers.
Origin: The Decision: July 8, 2010; 9:00 PM ET; ESPN
—Synonyms
appalling, frightful, hideous

 

 

un·sta·ble [uhn-stey-buhl]

–adjective
1. marked by emotional instability: an unstable person.
2. Ron Artest
Origin: November 13, 1979; Queensbridge, NY
—Synonyms
precarious, unsettled

 

 

ver·sa·tile [vur-suh-tl]

–adjective
1. capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor; having or capable of many uses.
2. Lamar Odom
Origin: November 6, 1979; South Jamaica, Queens, NY
—Synonyms
adaptable, all-around, handy

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