signature moves

Personal finishing flourishes

Signature moves are the distinctive actions, techniques, or behaviors closely associated with a particular person.

The term originated in professional wrestling and video games, where fighters have trademark attacks, but extends to any recognizable habit or style: Her signature move is deflecting criticism with humor.

A signature move identifies someone as surely as a signature identifies handwriting.

Related

flair · combo · showstopper · mic drop · victory lap · technique · fatality · mannerism · ritual · archetype · stance · pose · brand · routine · individuality · personal touch · wrestler · heel turn

Categories
Opposites
consistency

signature movesanomalies

Departures from expected patterns

flukes · improvisations · aberrations

Family

move, sign, moves, signature

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G