throw down

verb

threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down

transitive verb

1

: to cause to fall : overthrow

2

: precipitate

3

: to cast off : discard

4

: to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force

Synonyms

• depress
• drop
• lower
• throw

Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

Recent Examples on the Web

The burly forward scored 12 of his 21 points in the third, hitting two 3-pointers and throwing down two monster dunks, one of which drew a technical foul for excessive celebration. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025

And among other things, Graham loves…that Winfrey can throw down in the kitchen. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025

Instead, Cunningham hit the gas, blew past Jaden McDaniels and threw down a one-handed slam off one foot. —Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

So where does this leave buyers without a few million in cash to throw down on a dilapidated brownstone? —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1