noun
- a dance move in which the dancer appears to walk forward while actually moving backward, creating an illusion of gliding
Usage: popularized by Michael Jackson in the 1980s; often used in hip-hop and street dance
verb
- to perform the moonwalk dance move
Usage: present participle or gerund form of moonwalk
Examples
- Michael Jackson's moonwalking during his 1983 performance became iconic.
- The dancer was moonwalking across the stage with incredible smoothness.
- She practiced moonwalking for weeks to perfect the illusion.
- Moonwalking requires balance, timing, and practice to execute properly.
- He impressed the crowd by moonwalking backward down the street.
- The music video featured several impressive moonwalking sequences.