heel turn
The term "heel turn" originates from professional wrestling but has extended into broader contexts to describe sudden shifts in behavior or attitude.
Definition
B2Professional Wrestling
(entertainment)A dramatic shift in a character's role from hero to villain.
Example
- The wrestler's heel turn shocked the audience, who had always seen him as a hero.
B2General
(figurative)A sudden and unexpected change in behavior or attitude, often from good to bad.
Example
- Her heel turn from a supportive friend to a harsh critic left everyone bewildered.
C1Ballroom Dance
(technical)A move where the dancer steps backward, shifts weight onto the back foot, and turns on the heel while keeping the other foot close and parallel.
Example
- The heel turn is a fundamental move in ballroom dancing that requires precision and balance.
B2Skating and Snowboarding
(technical)A turn executed by shifting weight onto the heel(s).
Example
- Mastering the heel turn is essential for advanced snowboarding techniques.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "heel turn":
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