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lambada

/ˈlæmbədə/ noun · British & US
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What does lambada mean?

noun

A style of dance originating in Brazil, characterized by rapid footwork and hip movements. It became popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Example

"The club was filled with people dancing the lambada, their feet moving quickly to the music."

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