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When one pulls a stunt that shows he has outdone others and retains complete control of the situation, and dares anyone to challenge this.
I made eye contact with my father in law as I picked up the tab for entire famlty at dinner.--Powermove
by Rich Winn1 November 11, 2010
May 17 Word of the Day
Briefly, "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." Originally from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which has a lot more beautiful neologism definitions like this you might enjoy.
by rednos January 10, 2013
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An action that asserts dominance over someone or reverts a perceived power dynamic without causing any real harm
Teacher: can you turn off the lights for the projector?
Student: I don’t know, can I?
(That would be a powermove)
Student: I don’t know, can I?
(That would be a powermove)
by Skatershoes July 13, 2019
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Quinn: Yo Mitch did you hear about Marshall’s powermove at the bar last night?
Mitch: Yeah that was pre sweet. Risk definitely rewarded!
Mitch: Yeah that was pre sweet. Risk definitely rewarded!
by Quanpabs May 15, 2019
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n. an aggressive driving maneuver designed to gain an advantage in traffic, often enraging the other drivers.
The most classic of all powermoves is turning left at a traffic light, as soon as the light turns green, just before oncoming traffic has a chance to begin moving.
by Lutron Deluxe April 24, 2006
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A move which requires you to inject yourself upon a situation as to inconvenience everyone else involved, or to show your power over the situation. Especially when not required.
John crossed the road even though there was no crosswalk, just to make all the cars slow down. - Power Move
by The Real Rob Himself July 23, 2010