twisties

American  

[twis-teez] / ˈtwɪs tiz /

plural noun

Gymnastics.

1. a loss of spatial awareness or physical orientation resulting in an inability to execute gymnastics skills previously within an athlete’s repertoire.

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Etymology

Origin of twisties

First recorded in 2021; twist ( def. ) + -y ² ( def. ) + -s ³ ( def. )

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twisties

Parts of this road curl in on themselves into tight, technical twisties — catnip to car enthusiasts and motorcyclists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Between bites of a chocolate ice cream bar, Coleman proposes continuing on toward Santa Clarita, via the twisties on Bouquet Canyon and Spunky Canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

But she suffered the "twisties" -- a mental block triggered by stress or anxiety -- and withdrew from events to prioritise her mental health.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

Psychologist Dr. Carla Manly, who has had athletes as clients in her private practice, told Salon the twisties can worsen because of anxiety.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2024

But in the case of the twisties, one mistake can easily cascade.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2024