dancing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of moving the body, or parts of the body, rhythmically in a dance, especially to music.

  - "She is dancing beautifully in the ballroom."
  - "The children were dancing around the maypole."

• noun

  A social gathering at which people dance.

  - "They went to a dancing every Saturday night."
  - "The dancing was held in the town hall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdæn.sɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

throw shapes , do the deed , get some , have sex

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dancing
prancing , dancing around , romancing , frantic , glancing , chancing

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Variants

List of all variants of dancing that leads to same result
dance , dance attendance , danceable , danced , danced attendance , dancer , dancers , dances , dances attendance , dancing , dancing attendance , ice dancing , ice dancings , lap dance , lap dancer , lap dancing , lap dancings , pole dance , pole danced , pole dancer , pole dancers , pole dances , pole dancing , all-singing , all-dancing , ballroom dance , ballroom dancer , ballroom dances , ballroom dancing , belly dance , belly danced , belly dancer , belly dancers , belly dances , belly dancing , breakdance , break dance , break-dance , breakdanced , break danced , break-danced , breakdancing , break dancing , break-dancing , breakdances , break dances , break-dances , breakdancings , break dancings , break-dancings , clog dance , clog dancer , clog dancers , clog dances , clog dancing , clog dancings

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Etymology

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From Old French danser, to dance, from disanier, to dish, probably imitative of the sound of feet.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known dance is believed to be the 'Siva Tandava', which dates back to around 1000 BC.

2. Dancing is believed to have numerous health benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, increasing flexibility, and reducing stress.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ballet: A highly technical form of dance that originated in the courts of Europe during the Renaissance period.

2. Tap Dance: A form of dance characterized by percussive sounds made when the dancer's shoes strike the floor.

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Culture

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Dancing has been a part of human culture since ancient times and has been used for various purposes such as social gatherings, religious ceremonies, and entertainment. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "dancing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself moving your body rhythmically to the beat of the music.
   - Imagine yourself in a crowd of dancers at a social gathering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dancing' with the feeling of joy and excitement.
   - Think of the sound of music and the rhythmic movement of bodies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'dancing' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Don't Ask Me, I'm Acing'.

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