Meaning Of The Word Mambo

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mambo
The mambo is a lively dance that comes from Cuba.

mambo in American English
a rhythmic musical form, of Caribbean origin, in 4/4 syncopated time and with a heavy accent on the second and fourth beats
intransitive verb: to dance the mambo
noun: a fast ballroom dance of Caribbean origin, rhythmically similar to the rumba and cha-cha but having a more complex pattern of steps

mambo in British English
noun: a modern Latin American dance, resembling the rumba, derived from the ritual dance of voodoo
verb: to perform the mambo

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