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