two points

interjection

Said after successfully attempting to toss an object into a receptacle, such as a wastebasket.

“"Two points!", said Zach as his wad of gum landed into the wastebasket across the room from his bed.”

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Meanings

interjection
  1. Said after successfully attempting to toss an object into a receptacle, such as a wastebasket.

    "Two points!", said Zach as his wad of gum landed into the wastebasket across the room from his bed.

Origin

From the game of basketball.

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APA

two points. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/two%20points

MLA

“two points.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/two%20points. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “two points,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/two%20points.

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