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shadow boxing

shad·ow box·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shad-oh bok-sing]
    • /ˈʃæd oʊ ˈbɒk sɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shad-oh bok-sing]
    • /ˈʃæd oʊ ˈbɒk sɪŋ/

Definitions of shadow boxing words

  • verb without object shadow boxing to make the motions of attack and defense, as in boxing, as a training or conditioning procedure. 1
  • verb without object shadow boxing to evade or avoid direct or decisive action. 1
  • uncountable noun shadow boxing Shadow boxing is a form of physical exercise or training in which you move your hands and feet as if you are boxing someone. 0
  • uncountable noun shadow boxing If you describe what two people or groups are doing as shadow boxing, you mean that they seem to be taking action against each other but in fact are not serious about the dispute. 0
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Origin of shadow boxing

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; shadow + box2

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Parts of speech for Shadow boxing

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shadow boxing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

shadow boxing usage trend in Literature

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