noun
General Slang
diving
DY-ving · noun · informal
Falling deliberately to con the referee into a foul.
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A form of cheating where a player throws themselves to the ground to win a free kick or penalty that isn't there.
“There was no contact — he went down like he'd been shot, pure diving.”
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diving In A Sentence
There was no contact — he went down like he'd been shot, pure diving.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive; the player 'dives' theatrically; also 'simulation'.
Variants
simulation
People Also Ask
What does diving mean in football?
It is a form of cheating where a player deliberately throws themselves to the ground to con the referee into awarding a free kick or penalty.
What is the difference between diving and simulation?
They mean the same thing. 'Simulation' is the formal term used by referees and the laws of the game, while 'diving' is the everyday slang.
What is the punishment for diving?
A player caught diving is typically shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour, and offences can be reviewed retrospectively.
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