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noun
A competitive dance in blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
The music for such a dance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A walk taken around an office, hospital, etc. in order to communicate with staff members and gauge progress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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noun
A costumed character who mingles with visitors at a theme park etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Deverbal from walk around.
