fadeaway

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) An instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity.
 * 2)  A jump shot made while jumping backwards, away from the basket. The goal is to create space between the shooter and the defender, making it much harder to block.
 * 3)  The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.
 * Why some people choose to do the infamous "fadeaway" instead of a clean break?
 * 1)  The ending of a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an explanation.
 * Why some people choose to do the infamous "fadeaway" instead of a clean break?