Glancing blow

Glancing Blows is a "technique" originating from Super Smash Bros. Melee and returning in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

This is mostly done by accident when a player nearly misses their target. It is acomplished when you attack you're opponent and barely miss, you may hear a "chik" sound; the attack doesn't stun the opponent, and it does minor damage due to the attack nearly missing. Despite most beliefs, certain B attacks and Smash Attacks may also "perform" a glancing blow if performed (in)correctly.