Used to describe a scenario where you have to slow down or go backwards (pull back) before you can rocket forward (accelerate out of the slignshot). This could be a scenario in life, in business, etc.
Also often used to as an excuse if things are going poorly / failing.
Also often used to as an excuse if things are going poorly / failing.
Mike swears firing the team before finding replacements is a surefire slingshot maneuver, but I think he's incompetent and full of shit.
by hickory_ham_mike January 12, 2022
Get the Slingshot maneuvermug. by Chris / Kansasville/ Wisconsin March 26, 2017
Get the juicy maneuvermug. A basic fighter maneuver used to crash your own aircraft into the rear of a friendly aircraft resulting in their and your own deaths'.
Ex #1: "Looks like Ranel hit Karsen with The Lou Maneuver within 2 seconds of the match starting...happy little accidents."
Ex #2: "Even though I am the one to commit The Lou Maneuver, I'm a victim too!"
Ex #2: "Even though I am the one to commit The Lou Maneuver, I'm a victim too!"
by kc_casey1 September 12, 2021
Get the The Lou Maneuvermug. by idunnowhattosay May 11, 2018
Get the the 8 ball maneuvermug. by NoxMelo October 12, 2025
Get the Oroboros Maneuvermug. - “oh darn! I had a full day of sun yesterday so you’re meeting me all sunburnt”
- “are you pulling an amy maneuver to avoid my hug?”
- “are you pulling an amy maneuver to avoid my hug?”
by Thefirstdateguide August 7, 2022
Get the Amy Maneuvermug.