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Meaning of buzzer-beater | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A shot that wins (or in some usage, ties) a game at the last possible moment.

idiomatic

Equivalents

日本語ブザービーター

한국어 버저비터

Examples

“The Knicks immediately went 7-0 upon Lin's insertion in the lineup. He dropped 38 against the Lakers and beat Toronto with a buzzer-beater.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

buzzerphone Buzzes BuzzFeed BuzzFeeder buzzie buzzin' dozen