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Sound
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name
Initialism of Young Men's Christian Association.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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noun
A hostel or other facility operated by the Young Men's Christian Association.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Y
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noun
A particular dance in which the arms and body are used to imitate the letters Y, M, C, and A, in succession, danced to the Village People song Y.M.C.A.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: preceded by definite article
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History
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Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
