moonwalk

/ˈmuːnwɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

A dance move popularized by Michael Jackson, characterized by gliding backwards while appearing to walk forward.

“The concert-goer was mesmerized by the performer’s moonwalk during the music video.”

Synonyms

  • backwards glide
  • heel-toe walk

Antonyms

  • forward walk
  • walk in the opposite direction