jogo de corpo
[ˈʒɔɡu dʒi ˈkɔɾpu]
nounmasculinepl: jogos de corpo
body feint; body movement; body language
1. A deceptive movement of the body used in sports (especially football/soccer) to mislead an opponent about one's direction or intention
The player used a clever body feint to get past the defender.
O jogador usou um jogo de corpo astuto para passar pelo defensor.
2. Physical posturing or body language used to convey attitude, confidence, or intent in confrontation or negotiation
He used a lot of body language and posturing to intimidate his opponent.
Ele usou muito jogo de corpo para intimidar seu oponente.
3. The art of controlling and moving one's body strategically in sports or combat
Good jogo de corpo is essential in martial arts.
Um bom jogo de corpo é essencial nas artes marciais.
NYC Slang
body movement; fake-out; feint
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