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Meaning of the word "head fake" in English

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head fake

US /ˈhed feɪk/

UK /ˈhed feɪk/

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Noun

a deceptive movement of the head, especially in sports, to mislead an opponent

Example:

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The basketball player used a quick head fake to get past his defender.

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His sudden head fake made the goalie dive the wrong way.

Synonym:

feint deception trick dummy juke

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