Mexican-wave Definition
noun
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) A phenomenon that primarily occurs at sports events, where the members of the crowd stand up and/or raise their hands in turn, creating the illusion of a wave passing through the crowd.
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verb
To perform a Mexican wave.
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Noun
Singular:
mexican-wave
Plural:
mexican-wavesOrigin of Mexican-wave
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Popularised during the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.
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