Phrase guide

power move

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of dance move in b-boying, involving speed, momentum, and acrobatic elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An aggressive action taken to demonstrate power and dominance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: show of force, show of strength

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 大秀 (dàxiù) — dance move
  • Dutch: powermove — dance move
  • Finnish: power move — dance move
  • Chinese Mandarin: 威嚇行為 /威吓行为 (wēihè xíngwéi) — aggressive action
  • Dutch: machtsvertoon — aggressive action
  • Finnish: valtatemppu — aggressive action
  • Finnish: voimatemppu — aggressive action
  • Finnish: voimaliike — aggressive action
  • French: coup de force — aggressive action
  • Polish: ruch władzy — aggressive action
  • Spanish: maniobra de poderío — aggressive action