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the dip
What does the dip mean?
Signature move of the late-2000s LA jerkin' scene — knees buckle, you drop low on the snare, then pop back up. Made famous by crews like the New Boyz and Audio Push when jerk music took over South Central before going global on YouTube.
"Soon as the beat dropped he hit the dip and the whole circle lost it."
Origin
LA jerkin' movement, c. 2008–2010, popularised alongside tracks like 'You're a Jerk' and 'Teach Me How to Jerk'.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the dip" mean?
It's a jerk-dance move where you drop low on the beat.
How do you use "the dip" in a sentence?
"He hit the dip right on the drop and the whole crowd went off."
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