Mexican wave

Meanings

Noun

  • A phenomenon that primarily occurs at sports events, where the members of the crowd stand up and/or raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a wave passing through the crowd.

Verb

  • To perform a Mexican wave.

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Origin

  • Popularised during the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.

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