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noun
A fast-paced, erotic Brazilian dance in which couples dance with their stomachs touching.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: preceded by definite article
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The music to which it is danced.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Borrowed from Portuguese lambada (“strong slap, hit”).
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
