Twisties

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of twisty form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The loss of perceptual awareness of body positioning during a spin, twist, turn, flip, etc. maneuver. The loss of air sense. plural, plural-only, slang
  3. 3
    plural of twistie form-of, plural

Synonyms

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twistingambagiousanfractuousbendychevronwisechevrony

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"On her Instagram, Biles told fans that her "mind and body are simply not in sync," explaining that she’s been plagued by a mental phenomenon known as the “twisties.”"

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