macarena
kəˈreɪ noun
( often initial capital letter ) a dance performed in a group line or solo and following a rhythmic pattern of arm, hand, and hip movements in time to a Spanish song.
Origin:
1990–95; < Spanish: feminine of macareno boaster, braggart
1990–95; < Spanish: feminine of macareno boaster, braggart
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| Main Entry: | macarena |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a Spanish flamenco song by Los del Rio popularized as a line dance at celebrations |
| Usage: | music |
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