technical foul

tech·ni·cal foul

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Definitions of technical foul words

noun technical foul a foul committed by a player or coach, usually not involving physical contact with an opponent, called often for unsportsmanlike conduct, as holding on to the basket or using profanity, that gives the opposing team one or two free throws and sometimes, if the foul was flagrant, requires the ejection of the offending player or coach from the game. 1
noun technical foul a foul awarded for an offence, such as unsporting conduct, that does not involve physical contact with an opponent 0
noun technical foul in certain team games, esp. basketball, a foul other than a personal foul charged against a player, a team, or a coach, usually for misconduct or a rule infraction not involving active play 0

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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