Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mexican-wave
noun
/ˈmɛksɪkən weɪv/
Definition
A Mexican wave is a phenomenon where a series of people stand up, raise their arms, and then sit down in a wave-like motion, typically seen in stadiums or at sports events.
Examples
- The crowd erupted into a Mexican wave, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium.
- As the game progressed, fans started the Mexican wave, sweeping across the stands.
- Everyone joined in the fun, and soon the entire arena was doing the Mexican wave!
Meaning
The term refers to the coordinated and synchronized action of spectators to create a visual wave effect, often used to energize the atmosphere during sports games.
Synonyms
- wave
- cheer wave
- stadium wave
