Moonwalk

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Moonwalk is an internet slang term used to describe the act of silently retreating or backing away from a situation or conversation without others noticing. It is derived from the famous dance move popularized by Michael Jackson, where he appears to be moving forward while actually moving backward.

Examples:
– After realizing the argument was getting too intense, Josh decided to moonwalk out of the heated conversation by abruptly changing the topic.
Feeling awkward at the party, Sarah decided to moonwalk out of the room, hoping no one would notice her departure.

Synonyms:
moonwalk, reverse glide, backslide
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