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Moonwalked: meaning, definitions and examples

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moonwalked

 

[ ˈmuːnˌwɔːkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance movement

Moonwalked refers to a specific dance move popularized by Michael Jackson, in which a dancer appears to glide backward while walking forward. This illusion is created by sliding the feet and shifting weight from one foot to the other. It became widely known and is often associated with his iconic performance during 'Billie Jean.'

Synonyms

glide, retreat, slide

Examples of usage

  • He moonwalked across the stage during his performance.
  • The dancer practiced the moonwalk until it looked effortless.
  • Michael Jackson famously moonwalked during the Motown 25 special.
  • She surprised everyone when she moonwalked at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "moonwalked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar para trás

🇮🇳 चाँद पर चलना

🇩🇪 Rückwärts gehen

🇮🇩 berjalan mundur

🇺🇦 іти назад

🇵🇱 chodzić do tyłu

🇯🇵 月面歩行する

🇫🇷 marcher en arrière

🇪🇸 caminar hacia atrás

🇹🇷 geri yürümek

🇰🇷 뒤로 걷다

🇸🇦 المشي إلى الوراء

🇨🇿 jít vzad

🇸🇰 ísť dozadu

🇨🇳 向后走

🇸🇮 hoditi nazaj

🇮🇸 ganga aftur

🇰🇿 артқа жүру

🇬🇪 უკან სიარული

🇦🇿 geriyə getmək

🇲🇽 caminar hacia atrás

Word origin

The term 'moonwalk' was first used by the American dancer Jeffrey Daniel in the late 1970s. It was popularized by Michael Jackson when he performed it on live television during the Motown 25 special in 1983. The move creates the illusion of walking forward while actually moving backward, showcasing both skill and creativity in dance. The name 'moonwalk' refers to the idea of moving in a way that appears to defy gravity, much like the imagery associated with the moon. Since then, the moonwalk has become a symbol of Jackson’s legacy and is used in various dance performances worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,592, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.