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Star Fox
/stɑr fɑks/
Definition
1
A Nintendo video game franchise launched in 1993, featuring anthropomorphic animal pilots, led by the fox hero Fox McCloud, engaging in rail-shooter space combat against the evil Andross.
2
Known for iconic catchphrases like 'Do a barrel roll!' and innovative controls, including the Super Nintendo's Rumble Pak in Star Fox 64.
Examples
After bombing my job interview, I loaded up Star Fox and did enough barrel rolls to feel like a space ace again.
My roommate's so obsessed with Star Fox, he mutters 'Do a barrel roll' every time he dodges chores.
Star Fox proved foxes are cooler pilots than cats—sorry, Garfield, you're grounded.
In a meeting, my boss droned on like Andross; I zoned out imagining a Star Fox team-up to save the day.