backflipping
Rotating backward airborne
Backflipping is performing a backflip—a backward somersault in the air, typically from a standing position.
The term appears in gymnastics, diving, and informal contexts: She was backflipping off the diving board all afternoon.
Figuratively, backflipping can describe sudden reversals of position: Politicians backflipping on campaign promises.
Full-body forward rotation
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- dismountGet off something ridden
- floor exerciseApparatus-free gymnastics event
- vaultingLeaping over something
rotation · tuck · pike · layout · landing · springboard · rebound · mat
Raised flat structure
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- tuckFold into concealment
- pikeLong battlefield spear
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
entry · rotation · twist · inward · reverse · somersault · poolside · competition
Fluid urban obstacle navigation
- gainerBackward flip dive
- trickingAct of deceiving
- urbanPertaining to cities
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
precision · flow · momentum · bailing · spotting · concrete · obstacle · send it
Lacking any apprehension
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- boldCourageous and daring
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
gutsy · stunt · death-defying · thrill-seeking · reckless · nerve · confidence · commitment
Spectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- stuntDangerous feat for spectacle
trick · highlight · gasp · wow-factor · performance · entertainment · audience · impressive
somersault
Full-body forward rotation
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- dismountGet off something ridden
- floor exerciseApparatus-free gymnastics event
vaulting · rotation · tuck · pike · layout · landing · springboard · rebound · mat · spotter
platform
Raised flat structure
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- tuckFold into concealment
- pikeLong battlefield spear
splash · entry · rotation · twist · inward · reverse · somersault · poolside · competition · judges
freerunning
Fluid urban obstacle navigation
rooftop · precision · flow · momentum · bailing · spotting · concrete · obstacle · send it · training
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- boldCourageous and daring
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
adrenaline · gutsy · stunt · death-defying · thrill-seeking · reckless · nerve · confidence · commitment · hesitation
showstopper
Spectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
stunt · trick · highlight · gasp · wow-factor · performance · entertainment · audience · impressive · flashy