English
hoverslam
From hover + slam.
The story
Coined by SpaceX. From landing by pseudo-hovering before slamming down on the landing surface; alternatively, from the manner in which the rocket engine's throttle is suddenly "slammed" on to brake the vehicle.disputed Scholars disagree here; the competing view is quoted as the source gives it.
Today it means
noun Synonym of suicide burn.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / hoverslam