headspin

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noun
Definitions
  • An athletic or breakdancing move in which a person balances on the head while rotating along the vertical axis of the body.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English spin.

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English

spin

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