coyote time
A brief delay between an action and the consequences of that action that has no…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.
Meaning
2 senses(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 delay between an action and the consequences of that action that has no physical cause and exists only for comedic or gameplay purposes.
(specifically, uncountable)A brief period after walking off a ledge or platform during which a character is still able to jump.
Origin
Named after the animation style of Wile E. Coyote who would frequently float in air for aNamed after the animation style of Wile E. Coyote who would frequently float in air for a few seconds after running off of a cliff.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable