Tebow
Americanverb (used without object)
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to express religious faith, gratitude, reverence, or awe, usually in public, by dropping to one knee, head resting on one's fist.
People now expect her to Tebow whenever she wins a race.
At his first sight of the Grand Canyon, he shocked us all by tebowing right at the edge.
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to assume this kneeling pose or some key elements of it as for a joke, in imitation of the prayerful pose, or in mockery of religious faith.
I can't believe he actually taught his dog to tebow before every game!
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Origin of Tebow
2011; after Timothy Richard “Tim” Tebow , American football quarterback, known for praying after scoring
Example Sentences
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It was the game’s first sellout since 2010, when Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was on the roster.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024
It’s reminiscent of how the franchise handled Tebow two years ago.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023
Sports Illustrated chose Matthew Stafford. NFL.com compared Jalen Hurts, who just became the highest-paid player in NFL history, to Tim Tebow.
From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023
Better than Florida’s Tim Tebow, who won two national titles but wouldn’t have Williams’ numbers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2023
It started long before Tim Tebow and is part of each game.
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023
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