Definition
A dance move where you drop your head into the crook of your bent arm while extending the other arm out. Popularized by Cam Newton in 2015, went mega-viral, and was killed by overexposure faster than almost any other trend. Now a historical artifact.
Translation for Parents
You probably actually remember this one. It's the arm thing Cam Newton did. Your kid's generation considers it ancient history. If you dab in front of them in 2026, you might as well be doing the Charleston. Actually, the Charleston might be cooler at this point.
Examples
“he unironically dabbed in 2026”
“He did the dab move seriously, which is embarrassing because it died years ago”
Cringe Score
Grounds for emancipation
Dabbing in 2026 is a power move, but only in the 'I have accepted social death' sense. If you want to clear a room of teenagers, this is faster than turning on the news.
Category
meme specific
Peak
2016-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial