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Fandango Definition & Meaning

fandango
noun
  1. a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets

"Fandango" in song lyrics

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  • "Said she'll dance the tango, skip the light fandango"
    Grandmaster Melle Mel and Duke Bootee *1 — The Message
  • "wild fandango"
    AOL — AOL
  • "casino fandango"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with fandango

Usage tips for "fandango"

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Frequently asked questions

What does fandango mean?
a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets
What part of speech is fandango?
Fandango is a noun.

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