A fork of Rural Dictionary
(noun) Jumping ability, traditionally understood within the context of basketball and generally not associated with the skill set of white people
Yo, that dawg Tyreke has some serious vertical - he just gave that clown Neil a facial
vertical is a 5 peice metal band that will take the world by storm with their KICKASS music. they are the breed under verical (followers of the 1 and only high God) and spread his message to ears all through the world. Gods word has never sounded so good WAHOO!
"i heard vertical play live, and dam they rock!!!"
Gregg Berhalter’s American Soccer System which will tactically revolutionize the US Mens National Team in CONCACAF.
“What is verticality?” “I don’t know, but Paul Arriola brings it”
Verticalism is any form of discrimination or prejudice against shorter people in height, usually in the recreational environment of basketball. Verticalism can take the form of ideas and assumptions, stereotypes, attitudes and practices, physical barriers in the environment, or larger scale oppression. It is oftentimes unintentional and most people are completely unaware of the impact of their words or actions.
Hey Harsha, wasn't Venkatesh being hurtfully verticalist against Aryan the other day? He would continuously and intentionally dunk on him in order to emphasize his height privilege. He even went as far as to call out Aryan's short stature. Do you think he's aware of his verticalism? I hope Aryan's doing okay.
Lacking or not lacking height. Dealing with height.
The can of beans was on the top shelf, and she couldn't reach it because she lacks verticability. Slam dunks were easy for him because of his great verticability.
To be Vertical is to be in a higher state of being, often induced through mind altering chemicals. Most common of these chemicals, for those who often get Vertical is Marijuana.
I am Vertical