dipsy-doodle

American  

[dip-see-dood-l] / ˈdɪp siˈdud l /

noun

Slang.

1. a quick dipping, dip, sliding motion of the body, as made by ball carriers in football to evade tacklers.

2. an act, movement, etc., to confuse, evade, or distract the attention of an opponent or competitor.

3. shady dealings; chicanery.

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Etymology

Origin of dipsy-doodle

First recorded in 1940–45; dip ¹, -sy, doodle ¹

Example Sentences

Bellows made a dipsy-doodle move to elude a Sabres defender before shooting the puck past Buffalo netminder Malcolm Subban at 6:45 of the middle period to snap a 1-all tie.

From Fox News

Bellows made a dipsy-doodle move to elude a Sabres defender before shooting the puck past Buffalo netminder Malcolm Subban at 6:45 of the middle period to snap a 1-all tie for this third goal this season.

From Seattle Times

I will add my voice to Sen. Orrin Hatch‘s full-throated condemnation and, also, to his remark that “Every once in a while you get a dipsy-doodle.”

From Washington Post

“We’re trying not to turn the puck over and feed their offense. We tried to let them do all their little dipsy-doodle and things in the neutral zone and tried not to give up too much. I thought we did a good job of that.”

From Los Angeles Times

It isn't easy to keep up with every one-timer, lightning-quick pass and dipsy-doodle — let alone to convey excitement about it — so they opt for a more relaxed feel, a vibe of two friends watching a game that just happens to be on TV.

From Los Angeles Times