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Josh Hokit weigh in
/dʒɒʃ ˈhoʊkɪt weɪ ɪn/
Definition
1
An infamous, chaotic instance during a UFC weigh-in event where fighter Josh Hokit appeared to be physically ill and vomiting, becoming a viral moment in MMA media.
2
A colloquial shorthand used to describe a public spectacle or display of unhinged behavior disguised as a professional sporting procedure.
Examples
If you are planning to handle your pre-fight nerves, try to avoid a full-scale Josh Hokit weigh in on national television.
The way he stumbled onto the scale was reminiscent of a classic Josh Hokit weigh in—truly a masterclass in losing one's dignity before the first round even starts.
I have seen some messy office meetings in my time, but none have managed to reach the level of a spontaneous Josh Hokit weigh in.