Pac-Man defense en · NOUN
Etymology
From the arcade game Pac-Man (1980), in which the character being chased can sometimes turn round and eat its pursuers.
Meanings
- A response to an attempted hostile takeover of a company, in which the target company, or a 'white knight' acting on its behalf, tries to turn the situation round by acquiring all or much of the other company.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pac-Man defenses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Pac-Man defence | alternative | lexicographic |