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Astaire Definition & Meaning

astaire
noun
  1. United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)

"Astaire" in song lyrics

See how astaire is used in real songs:

  • "High strung, my tongue got moves like Fred Astaire"
    Das EFX — East Coast
  • "Just like Bojangles or Astaire"
    Kurtis Blow — The Boogie Blues
  • "Tap dancing down the stairs, like my name is Fred Astaire"
    The Rodentz — Weather Balloon

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Frequently asked questions

What does astaire mean?
United States dancer and cinema actor noted for his original and graceful tap dancing (1899-1987)
What part of speech is astaire?
Astaire is a noun.

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