Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
adj
Of or pertaining to this kind of dancing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: usually hyphenated
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adj
Casual, low-key, easy-going.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable
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noun
A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: performing arts
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noun
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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verb
To perform a dance of this kind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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