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mambo

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mam·bo  (mämb)
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
Noun
pl -bos a Latin American dance resembling the rumba [American Spanish]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
Verb1.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"


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