Mobot

//ˈməʊbɒt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mobile autonomous robot, especially one used in artificial intelligence research, or as a toy.
  2. 2
    A celebratory dance where the arms and hands form an "M"-shape over the head, associated with runner Mo Farah.

    "In 2012, the Foundation started up the “do the Mobot” campaign, encouraging everyone to do a Mobot dance in order to raise £100,000 towards the Mo Farah orphanage & sports academy."

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"In 2012, the Foundation started up the “do the Mobot” campaign, encouraging everyone to do a Mobot dance in order to raise £100,000 towards the Mo Farah orphanage & sports academy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From mobile + -bot.

Etymology 2

Blend of Mo (“nickname for Mohamed”) + robot (“dance move”).

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