Gaming
dash dancing
What does dash dancing mean?
Rapidly dashing one way then the other so your character jitters in place. It keeps you mobile, lets you whiff-punish on a dime, and messes with the opponent's spacing reads.
"He was dash dancing just outside my range, daring me to throw something out."
Origin
Super Smash Bros. Melee, exploiting the initial-dash animation window.
Frequently asked questions
What does dash dancing mean?
It's flicking back and forth on the spot in a fighting game to bait an opponent and control space.
How do you use dash dancing in a sentence?
"He kept dash dancing just outside my range, waiting for me to whiff."
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