coyote time
nounEtymology Named after the animation style of Wile E. Coyote who would frequently float in air for a few seconds after running off of a cliff.
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Video games A brief delay between an action and the consequences of that action that has no physical cause and exists only for comedic or gameplay purposes.
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Video games Specifically A brief period after walking off a ledge or platform during which a character is still able to jump.