CANCAN

cancan

(noun) a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cancan (plural cancans)

A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.

(motocross) A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.

Verb

cancan (third-person singular simple present cancans, present participle cancanning, simple past and past participle cancanned)

To dance the cancan.

Source: Wiktionary


Can"can, n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A rollicking French dance, accompanied by indecorous or extravagant postures and gestures.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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