moonwalk

[ˈmuːnwɔːk]

[ˈmunwɔk]

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A moonwalk is when you move backwards while appearing to walk forward.

When someone says they're "moonwalking" out of a room, it usually means they're sneaking away quietly. It's like they're trying not to draw attention to themselves, but still managing to slip out unnoticed. Imagine you're at a party and you want to make an exit without making a scene – you might moonwalk your way out the door. This phrase comes from Michael Jackson, who popularized it in his dance moves back in the 80s. It's also called "backsliding" or "backpedaling," but "moonwalking" is more fun and catchy.

How common is "moonwalk"?

Word moonwalk is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

An exploration of the Moon's surface on foot (by an astronaut).
A dance move in which the dancer slides backwards though the feet move as if walking forwards; the backslide.
A dance style in which the dancer appears to be moving in a low gravity environment.

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verb

To walk on the surface of the Moon.
To walk in leaps, like on the Moon or on other low gravity surfaces.
To perform the moonwalk.
To walk in a manner that is similar to the moonwalk dance style; to move while sliding backwards as though the feet move as if one was walking forwards.

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