SHADOWBOX Definition & Meaning

shadowbox

[ shad-oh-boks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to make the motions of attack and defense, as in boxing, box, boxing, as a training or conditioning procedure.
to evade or avoid direct or decisive action.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of shadowbox¹

First recorded in 1915–20; shadow + box ²

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“It’s like boxing. If you get up in that ring and you’re there by yourself, you’re just shadowboxing. It’s always good to have a contest. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

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“It's a dance that gets played. A sort of shadowboxing that goes on between the taxpayer, parliament and government.”

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He skipped on the spot as Buatsi shadowboxed - neither man averting their gaze.

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But the former president is shadowboxing with the current president in other areas, as well.

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Or consider working a shadowboxing routine into your walk.

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