body English

English

Etymology

First attested 1908.

Pronunciation

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Noun

body English (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) A body motion made to coax an object already propelled to go in a desired direction.
   • 2002 April 29, mixgreg, “Mountain Sledding”, in rec.sport.snowmobiles‎^[1] (Usenet):

     A mountain rider will as he loses momentum will turn out a bit, reducing the angle of attack. He will continue carving switchbacks, using body english jumping from one side of his sled to the other, as he continues climbing higher and higher.