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Giannis
/ˈjɑː.nɪs/ (YAH-niss)
Definition
1
A proper noun referring to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player known as 'The Greek Freak,' who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA and is renowned for his versatility, athleticism, and MVP awards.
2
A transliterated Greek masculine given name, the modern form of Ioannis, equivalent to 'John' in English.
Examples
Giannis just posterized that defender so hard, his shadow is still recovering.
When Giannis steps on the court, it's like a unicorn decided to play hoops with mortals.
My fantasy team is undefeated this season, all thanks to stacking Giannis with some budget benchwarmers.
Giannis's eurostep is so smooth, it makes physics professors question their textbooks.