Shoot around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃut/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

SHOOT-er-OWND

UK

ʃˈuːt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

SHOOT-er-OWND

Definition

To casually practice shooting a basketball, usually without keeping score or playing an actual game.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, almost always in the context of basketball; often used as 'shoot some hoops' or 'shoot baskets.' Not used for actual games. Does not mean to shoot randomly with a weapon.

• Spanish: lanzar tiros - practicar lanzamientos (baloncesto)
• Portuguese (BR): arremessar bolas - treinar arremessos (basquete)
• Portuguese (PT): lançar bolas - treinar lançamentos (basquetebol)
• Chinese (Simplified): 随便投篮 - 投球练习（篮球）
• Chinese (Traditional): 隨便投籃 - 投球練習（籃球）
• Hindi: टहलते हुए बास्केटबॉल फेंकना
• Arabic: يتسلى بتسديد الكرات (كرة السلة)
• Bengali: ব়্যান্ডমভাবে বাস্কেটবল ছোঁড়া
• Russian: попрактиковаться в бросках (баскетбол)
• Japanese: シュート練習をする（バスケ）
• Vietnamese: ném bóng thoải mái (bóng rổ)
• Korean: 슛 연습을 하다 (농구)
• Turkish: atış çalışması yapmak (basketbol)
• Urdu: آرامی سے باسکٹ بال شوٹ کرنا
• Indonesian: latihan melempar bola (basket)

Example Sentences

Let's shoot around before practice starts.

basic

Sometimes we shoot around after school for fun.

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Do you want to shoot around this afternoon?

basic

We didn't play a real game, just shot around for a bit to relax.

natural

If you get to the gym early, you can shoot around until everyone arrives.

natural

I love to just shoot around and clear my head after a long day.

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