Chicken blocking
Jumping to block in the air instead of on the ground in air-block games — the coward's defence.
Definitions
In games that let you block in the air, you jump up to block instead of standing your ground. Airborne you only block one direction, so it shuts down high/low mixups — but you're stuck committing to the jump.
Chicken blocking In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Popularised in Capcom vs SNK and Marvel vs Capcom circles, where air-blocking exists. The 'chicken' is the cowardice jab.
People Also Ask
What does chicken blocking mean?
In air-block fighting games, chicken blocking is jumping to block in the air instead of blocking on the ground — considered a coward's defence.
How do you use chicken blocking in a sentence?
You might say 'Stop chicken blocking and hold your ground' when someone keeps jumping back to defend.
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