dangler
8.1
A hockey or lacrosse player who moves the stick skillfully to fake out opponents
- noun
- /ˈdæŋɡlər/
- Jargon
:
jugador habilidoso
- In ice hockey, the best players are often referred to as a dangler because of their impressive puck-handling skills.
Examples
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The young player was a real dangler on the rink, effortlessly weaving through defenders to score goals.
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Yo, we got a dangler!
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They're parasites, ticks, danglers.
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His reputation as a dangler grew as he consistently made dazzling moves that left opponents guessing.
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Etymology
Dangler comes from the verb dangle ('to hang and swing') plus the ending -er ('one who' or 'thing that'), so in sports a dangler is a player who moves the puck or ball on their stick like a toy and uses quick, hanging moves to trick opponents.