yips

Meanings

• Noun

  A nervous or involuntary twitch or spasm, especially in the muscles of the mouth or lips.

  - "During his speech, the politician suffered from a case of yips and was unable to pronounce certain words."
  - "The golfer's yips caused him to miss several easy putts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yips
dips , hips , rips

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Variants

List of all variants of yips that leads to same result
yips , yip , yipped , yipping

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of golf, where a golfer experiences a sudden inability to make a simple putt due to anxiety or nervousness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yips' is believed to have originated in the 1970s.

2. Professional golfers have been known to seek the help of sports psychologists to overcome their yips.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A state of fear, worry, and unease that can lead to the onset of yips.

2. Performance anxiety: A specific type of anxiety that occurs when a person is under pressure to perform, such as during public speaking or athletic competitions. Yips can be a manifestation of performance anxiety.

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Culture

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In golf, the term 'yips' has gained notoriety as a condition that affects even professional players. It is often the subject of humor and has been the focus of numerous articles and studies.

How to Memorize "yips"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the muscle twitches or spasms associated with yips. Imagine the golfer's or speaker's lips quivering or the athlete's hands trembling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yips' with feelings of anxiety or nervousness. Remember that it is a condition that can affect anyone, even professionals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the word 'yips'. For example, Yips: You're In Peril, Something's Pressing, Intense Pressure, Panic's Escalating.

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