A dance move first performed by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson in Motown 25 while performing Billie Jean. It creates an illusion of moving forward while actually you are sliding back. Now everyone wants to learn it and be like MJ :)
by MJMoonwalker January 10, 2011
To anxiously backtrack, alter or offer excuses to a previous statement, argument, or action that has suddenly been proven to be flawed or otherwise false, without ever truly admitting why it was as such. Usually the hallmark of someone who cannot stand/afford to be proven wrong.
"When Joe finished telling Jane where he was last night, she revealed the proof to the contrary. Dumbstruck with the confrontation, Joe nervously attempted to moonwalk his way out of the situation."
by WordWarlock March 23, 2017
by Kerb November 28, 2004
Two meanings:
1. Legendary backsliding dance move, perfected and made famous at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever concert in 1983 by Michael Jackson and most commonly associated with his hit 'Billie Jean' as that is the song he first performed it to.
2. The name of Michael Jackson's 1988 autobiography.
Later adapted into the use of the word Moonwalker to describe a Michael Jackson fan alongside the names Soldiers Of Love (#SoldiersOfLove), MJFam and Jacksoneros.
Also not to be confused with Moonwalker which is also the name of Michael Jackson's 1988 movie comprised of alternate/extended music videos and short films.
1. Legendary backsliding dance move, perfected and made famous at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever concert in 1983 by Michael Jackson and most commonly associated with his hit 'Billie Jean' as that is the song he first performed it to.
2. The name of Michael Jackson's 1988 autobiography.
Later adapted into the use of the word Moonwalker to describe a Michael Jackson fan alongside the names Soldiers Of Love (#SoldiersOfLove), MJFam and Jacksoneros.
Also not to be confused with Moonwalker which is also the name of Michael Jackson's 1988 movie comprised of alternate/extended music videos and short films.
'WOW, did you see that clip of Michael Jackson doing the Moonwalk?!'
'Just finished reading Moonwalk and cried about how much I love Michael Jackson.'
'Just finished reading Moonwalk and cried about how much I love Michael Jackson.'
by gingerneyeliner May 31, 2014
What is now known as the cobra which is rotating around on your heels while moving your upper arm/chest muscles to the beat was the original moonwalk. It can be seen in the first scene of the movie Breakdance, also on Michael Jackson Victory tour performances
The one Michael Jackson performed at Motown 25 is known as the backslide and was taught to him by Jeffrey Daniels and Geron Canidate who had performed it on Soul Train. Jeffrey Daniels first (not first ever) execution of the Moonwalk in the UK (82' TotP, introduction of street dancing to the UK) can be seen here
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www. twilightplayers. com/videos/jeffreydaniel.wmv
The earliest video for the backslide is that of Bill Bailey in 1955
www.putfile.com/media.php?n=tp-bailey (file origin from www.offjazz.com)
People think it might date back to the 20's.
Other variations are gliding, which is when you do it to the side, moving forwards and staying static (on the spot).
The one Michael Jackson performed at Motown 25 is known as the backslide and was taught to him by Jeffrey Daniels and Geron Canidate who had performed it on Soul Train. Jeffrey Daniels first (not first ever) execution of the Moonwalk in the UK (82' TotP, introduction of street dancing to the UK) can be seen here
(remove spaces from links)
www. twilightplayers. com/videos/jeffreydaniel.wmv
The earliest video for the backslide is that of Bill Bailey in 1955
www.putfile.com/media.php?n=tp-bailey (file origin from www.offjazz.com)
People think it might date back to the 20's.
Other variations are gliding, which is when you do it to the side, moving forwards and staying static (on the spot).
1. Did you see when Michael Jackson performed the Moonwalk at Motown 25?
2. Damn, that Moonwalk was sick!
2. Damn, that Moonwalk was sick!
by Jåßz October 29, 2005
Ultra cool move that Michael Jackson performs. He walks forward and moves backwards. Everybody is just jealous because they don't know how to do it.
Dude did you see the Billie Jean video.
Michael jackson performs the moonwalk, and i was shocked to see that he was black too.
Michael jackson performs the moonwalk, and i was shocked to see that he was black too.
by Mo May 27, 2004
A synonym for "walk it back". Giving the appearance of moving forward even though you're actually retreating from a previous statement that has come under criticism.
In taking a verbal swipe at Trump, Tom Brady is doing the moonwalk in attempt to atone for his previous support of the former POTUS.
by Been-Around July 26, 2021