moonwalk
word
Definition
A 'moonwalk' is a famous dance move that looks like the dancer is gliding backward. It can also mean to walk on the surface of the Moon.
Usage & Nuances
'Moonwalk' is most often used for the dance move popularized by Michael Jackson. The literal meaning, walking on the Moon, is less common in daily speech. Common collocations: 'do the moonwalk', 'learn to moonwalk'. When talking about astronauts, clarify the context.
Spanish: moonwalk - caminar de espaldas (baile) - caminar en la LunaPortuguese (BR): moonwalk - andar de costas (dança) - andar na LuaPortuguese (PT): moonwalk - andar de costas (dança) - andar na LuaChinese (Simplified): 月球漫步（舞步）- 在月球行走Chinese (Traditional): 月球漫步（舞步）- 在月球行走Hindi: मूनवॉक - चंद्रमा पर चलना - खास नृत्य चालArabic: المون ووك (رقصة) - السير على سطح القمر
Example Sentences
He practiced the moonwalk in front of the mirror.
basic
Michael Jackson made the moonwalk famous.
basic
Astronauts did a moonwalk on the Moon in 1969.
basic
Can you teach me how to moonwalk like that?
natural
Everyone cheered when she did the perfect moonwalk on stage.
natural
He joked that his trip up the snowy hill felt like a moonwalk.
natural