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Cancan Definition & Meaning

cancan
noun
  1. a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line

"Cancan" in song lyrics

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  • "costa real cancan"
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Frequently asked questions

What does cancan mean?
a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
What part of speech is cancan?
Cancan is a noun.

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