Moonwalking

verb, slang

Hip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary

Definition

To be performing a dance involving gliding feet to appear moving forward but moving backwards.

Examples

1

Michael Jackson was moonwalking in the early 80s.

2

Yeah, moonwalking backwards, it's only for stage" - Q-Tip, Movin Backwards.

3

I'm moonwalking but my Christian Louboutin's bleeding, I'm smoking moonrocks, shawty, and I feel the ceiling" - Kodak Black, Codeine Dreaming.

4

They say sky?s the limit, how bitch? I?m moonwalking" - Big Sean, Memories.

5

Gucci shoes, chinchilla, moonwalking like I'm Thriller" - Yung Bleu, Shoot My Shot.

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