slo-mo noun

Examples of slo-mo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marvel dropped a full trailer in April that was chock-full of off-color witticisms, meta-references, slo-mo action, and a generous sprinkling of F-bombs. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024 Who came up with the idea for the slo-mo gag of Martin accidentally tasting the black jellybean? Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 June 2024 The behind-the-scenes clip concludes with the Grammy-winning rapper filming a slo-mo punching scene with his blond Slim Shady persona before the camera cuts to the latter noting that his shoe came off between takes. Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 This is a red flag for producers, who stare at the details of each reveal with the analytical intensity of commentators reviewing slo-mo sports footage. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for slo-mo 

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Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slo-mo was in 1967

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“Slo-mo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slo-mo. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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slo-mo

noun
slo-mo adjective
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