Tebow
verb (used without object)
to express religious faith, gratitude, reverence, or awe, usually in public, by dropping to one knee, head resting on one's fist.
Tebowing
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a word derived from
Tebow.
Example Sentences
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Faith was back at the forefront in the NFL for the first time since praying on the field was referred to as Tebowing.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
Tebowing was a thing way back in 2011, when the ex-Heisman Trophy winner led the Denver Broncos to a surprise playoff berth.
From Time ● Apr. 19, 2015
You might remember that it was Tulloch who mocked Denver quarterback Tim Tebow a few years ago by dropping to a knee and "Tebowing" after a sack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2014
Tebow's jerseys were among the biggest sellers in the NFL and his habit of going down on one knee in prayer became known as "Tebowing."
From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2013
In high school, Tebow was not overtly vocal about his Christianity to other players, Ellis said, but he did kneel and pray before games — though no one called it Tebowing then.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2012
