A Mexican wave

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A Mexican wave
Meaning
A wave effect formed when crowds in stadia rise up and down from their seats in succession.
Origin
Given that name when the phenomenon came to a mass audience during the football World Cup held in Mexico in 1986. It had originated somewhat earlier in US colleges.

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