Damn dude, I can't believe I got ghosted by her, I totally raygunned that date.
Person A: Bro I got an F.
Person B: I thought you did great on the essay! Did you raygun it?
Person A: Bro I got an F.
Person B: I thought you did great on the essay! Did you raygun it?
by Clark K. August 14, 2024
(verb)
To inadvertently sabotage an important event and/or make a fool of oneself due to overconfidence in one's own abilities. Named after the now infamous Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, who demonstrated her unique style at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
To inadvertently sabotage an important event and/or make a fool of oneself due to overconfidence in one's own abilities. Named after the now infamous Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, who demonstrated her unique style at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Person 1: "Mate, what the hell is she doing up there?"
Person 2: "I don't know, but she's completely raygunned it."
Person 2: "I don't know, but she's completely raygunned it."
by Wally the F August 12, 2024
The phenomenon of a person reaching the pinnacle of their chosen activity / field / profession / sport / art / area of interest, only to be mediocre at it. Where outside observers of that activity / field / profession / sport / art / area of interest, can proclaim that they are also able to perform to that person's level of ability.
A: "How did she get into the Olympics? She was so bad."
B: "She raygunned it."
A: "Yeah yeah, I could totally do what she did."
B: "She raygunned it."
A: "Yeah yeah, I could totally do what she did."
by Easyshotsonly August 11, 2024
“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