cha-cha-cha
Definition
Noun: 1. A modern ballroom dance of Latin American origin: The cha-cha-cha is a lively, rhythmic partner dance characterized by its distinct "cha-cha-cha" chasse step, small, quick steps, and pronounced, swaying hip movements. It is danced to music in 4/4 time.
Usage
The word "cha-cha-cha" is used to refer specifically to this dance style, its music, or an instance of performing it. - The dance competition featured an exciting cha-cha-cha. - They played a fast cha-cha-cha. - Let's do the cha-cha-cha.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a verb (less common): To dance the cha-cha-cha.
- They cha-cha-cha'd all night long.
Variants and Related Words
- Cha-cha: A common shortened form of "cha-cha-cha," often used interchangeably.
- Do you know how to dance the cha-cha?
Synonyms
- Latin dance
- Ballroom dance
Notes
The name "cha-cha-cha" is onomatopoeic, derived from the sound of dancers' shoes scraping the floor during the characteristic triple step. It evolved from the mambo and danzón in Cuba in the early 1950s.
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a modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips
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