kobe
n.n. something you shout when you throw something into a bin or a hoop with great accuracy. It is a way to celebrate a perfect shot, named after a famous basketball player.
n. an exclamation used when throwing an object toward a target, typically a wastepaper basket or a hoop, to signify accuracy or confidence. Derived from the name of NBA player Kobe Bryant, it functions as a verbal marker of a successful or ambitious attempt.
He shouted 'Kobe!' as the crumpled paper landed perfectly in the bin.
Even though the trash can was across the room, she yelled 'Kobe' and made the shot perfectly.
From Japanese 神(こう)戸(べ) (Kōbe).
After NBA player Kobe Bryant, emulating an earlier use of the name of Michael Jordan. Popularized by Dave Chappelle in a 2004 sketch. Kobe Bryant's parent named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu.
Used as a standalone exclamation at the moment of release or impact; informal and primarily spoken.