moss
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Meaning · English
A spectacular catch made over 1 or multiple defenders, typically a jump ball.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Bro, that moss was insane!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “moss” mean?
A spectacular catch made over 1 or multiple defenders, typically a jump ball.
Is “moss” formal or informal?
moss is generally slang.