Synonyms for
Hooper
Definition
A person who plays basketball and is skilled at making shots by throwing the ball into the hoop.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- avid hooper
- street hooper
- college hooper
- professional hooper
- skilled hooper
- former hooper
- young hooper
Word family
noun hooper
Usage note
Primarily an informal term for a basketball player. While 'hooper' can be used broadly, it often implies someone who plays the game frequently or with passion, especially in informal settings like streetball.
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Example sentences
- My friend is an amazing hooper and she can make shots from anywhere on the court.
- We need a hooper on our team to help us win the game.
- My favorite hooper is Michael Jordan.
- A hooper needs to have good aim and be able to shoot the ball accurately.
- My dad used to be a hooper when he was in college.
Quotes
I'm a hooper, that's what I do.
One thing about a hooper, we always find a way to get it done.
Being a hooper means always putting in work, even when nobody is watching.