mambo

/ˈmɑmboʊ/
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Other forms: mambos; mamboing

Definitions of mambo
  1. noun
    a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
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    type of:
    dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
  2. verb
    dance a mambo
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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