throw down

verb

threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down

transitive verb

1
: to cause to fall : overthrow
2
3
: to cast off : discard
4
: to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force

Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson then threw down a monster dunk on Bucks forward Bobby Portis to give Atlanta their first lead since the first quarter. Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024 James even had a massive highlight play during the first half, throwing down a lob from teammate Sir'Jabari Rice. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 And there’s plenty of throwing down in the kitchen throughout the season. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024 Brown threw down a two-handed dunk against the Detroit Pistons on Isaiah Stewart, and then made the gesture in Stewart's direction. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw down 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of throw down was in the 13th century

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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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