coyote time

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释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    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.

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  2. 2.

    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 period after walking off a ledge or platform during which a character is still able to jump.

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词源

Named after the animation style of Wile E. Coyote who would frequently float in air for a few seconds after running off of a cliff.

来源:wiktionary