mam·bo (mäm b )n. pl. mam·bos 1. A dance of Latin American origin, resembling the rumba. 2. The syncopated music for this dance in 4/4 time. intr.v. mam·boed, mam·bo·ing, mam·bos To perform this dance. [American Spanish, from mamboo, wooden cane, percussion instrument.] |
mambo [ˈmæmbəʊ]
n pl -bos
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a modern Latin American dance, resembling the rumba, derived from the ritual dance of voodoo
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a voodoo priestess
vb -bos, -boing, -boed
(Performing Arts / Dancing) (intr) to perform this dance
[American Spanish, probably from Haitian Creole: voodoo priestess]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | mambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music |
| Verb | 1. | mambo - dance a mambo trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" |
Translations
mambo
n → Mambo m
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