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coyote time en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Named after the animation style of Wile E. Coyote who would frequently float in air for a few seconds after running off of a cliff.

Meanings

  1. (qualifier:animation, uncountable) A brief delay between an action and the consequences of that action that has no physical cause and exists only for comedic or gameplay purposes.
  2. (qualifier:animation, specifically, uncountable) A brief delay between an action and the consequences of that action that has no physical cause and exists only for comedic or gameplay purposes. ▸ A brief period after walking off a ledge or platform during which a character is still able to jump.

wikipedia: Wile E. Coyote