fadeaway
An instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity.
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An instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity.
In his final years he [John Ogdon] gave an interview to an American journalist who noticed that "his handshake is a boneless fadeaway["].
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(slang) The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.
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(basketball) A jump shot made while jumping backwards, away from the basket, with the goal to create space between the shooter and the defender, making it much harder to block.
“My big three? Stepback fadeaway, Corner three, finger roll layup.”
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- slow fade73%
Gradually reducing contact with someone until the relationship dissolves on its own — a less abrupt alternative to ghosting. The slow-fade is more considerate in intent, equally confusing in practice. You don't know you're in one until three unanswered "hey's" later.
- faded72%
(figuratively) That has lost some of its former strength or vigour.
- seep68%
(intransitive, figurative) To diminish or wane away slowly.