buck-and-wing

Meaning

Noun

  • A form of tap dance with gliding, sliding, and stomping movements performed at high speed.
  • Something done during a presentation by the presenter to distract from any negative aspects.

Origin

  • From buck meaning dance and wing referring to the wing-like flapping of the arms.

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