“the intent to compete in a professional space without the required knowledge and/or experience”
based on the infamous Australian breakdancer “Raygun” from the 2024 Paris Olympics, which was so bad that breakdancing is now removed from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
based on the infamous Australian breakdancer “Raygun” from the 2024 Paris Olympics, which was so bad that breakdancing is now removed from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
by rambun August 13, 2024
Verb: to Raygun.
In the wake of the 2024 Olympic Breakdancing competition, Australian b-girl "Raygun" made international headlines and social media blew up over her unusual performance in which she scored a perfect 0 from 54 judges over three rounds in the competition.
It's like when you lie on your CV and then turn up and have to pretend you know how to do the job... that's Raygunning it.
In the wake of the 2024 Olympic Breakdancing competition, Australian b-girl "Raygun" made international headlines and social media blew up over her unusual performance in which she scored a perfect 0 from 54 judges over three rounds in the competition.
It's like when you lie on your CV and then turn up and have to pretend you know how to do the job... that's Raygunning it.
by BoiScout August 18, 2024
A term used to describe a performance or effort that doesn't meet expectations despite great potential. Inspired by Rachael Gunn's breakdancing debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where high hopes met an unexpected outcome. Often used humorously to describe underperformance with flair.
"At the salsa club, Alvaro was determined to impress the ladies with his dance skills. After a few too many drinks, he ended up Raygunning it, hopping around like a kangaroo instead of salsa dancing"
by Mr_Felix2000 August 12, 2024
A person who has a theoretical understanding of something but is completely clueless when it comes to putting it into practice.
"I’m a raygun at Zumba—I’ve memorized all the choreography in theory, but my dance moves look like I’m trying to swat invisible flies."
by Conqueeftador. August 21, 2024
To continue with an activity or performance, despite a complete lack of ability and preparedness for it.
I haven’t practised this piano concerto, and I can’t even read music, but I’m going to raygun it at the concert regardless.
by Spamalicious August 16, 2024
A term used to explain when someone is doing something cringe, painful, lame.
Colloquial term to be used to explain a state of discomfort, especially pertaining to white people appropriating cultural norms and pop cultures.. badly.
Colloquial term to be used to explain a state of discomfort, especially pertaining to white people appropriating cultural norms and pop cultures.. badly.
Stacey: Me and Star and Wombat are thinking of going down to the breach and doing a bit of a drum circle
ME: "Aw man that's so raygun"
ME: "Aw man that's so raygun"
by Pewboygonewild February 09, 2025
When a person rises to the top, by sheer arrogance, wicked privilege and total lack of self awareness. Especially when there was many others who could have far superiority knowledgeably and culturally represented.
by BlestAF August 15, 2024