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cancan Definition and Meaning in English (cancan definition)

noun
Synonyms:kick dance
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Cancan definition: A high-kicking, energetic dance, typically performed by a chorus line of women, originating in 19th-century French music halls.

Definitions of Cancan

  1. 1noun

    A high-kicking, energetic dance, typically performed by a chorus line of women, originating in 19th-century French music halls.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cancan is famous for its lively music and high-kicking dancers.”

casual

“She learned to perform the cancan for the stage show.”

Synonyms

kick dance

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agent nouncancan dancer

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Cancan definition: A high-kicking, energetic dance, typically performed by a chorus line of women, originating in 19th-century French music halls.
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'Cancan' translates to 'cancan' in English. Cancan definition: A high-kicking, energetic dance, typically performed by a chorus line of women, originating in 19th-century French music halls.
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