Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cager
Noun
/ˈkeɪdʒər/
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Definition
A cager is a slang term for a basketball player.
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Examples
- The cager scored the winning basket in the final seconds of the game.
- Many cagers admire legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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Meaning
The term ‘cager’ originates from the early days of basketball when the sport was played in enclosed areas or ‘cages’.
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Synonyms
- Basketball player
- Hooper
- Ball player