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Moonwalker

Moonwalker

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A short film and a video game starring Michael Jackson
  • proper noun
: Moonwalker
  • I loved the Moonwalker video game for Sega Genesis.

Examples

  • Former Moonwalker Pushes Colonization of Mars

    Academic text (2016)

  • Michael Jackson's Moonwalker was several video games based on the film of the same name, created by Sega in 1989 and 1990.

  • The Moonwalker video game features several iconic Michael Jackson songs and dance moves.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Moonwalker = moon + walker (semi-transparent) = moon + walker

The components 'moon' and 'walker' are clear, but as a proper name/title referring to Michael Jackson and his dance the compound functions as a specific cultural reference rather than a purely literal description.

Etymology

Moonwalker mixes moon and walker, so it sounds like someone who 'walks on the moon'. The title also points to Michael Jackson's famous 'moonwalk' dance, which makes it a fitting name for his film and game.