noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular line dance with a set of simple arm movements and exaggerated hip motion performed to a fast Latin rhythm.

   "Oh yeah, they were doing the Macarena up and down Saint Peter’s back in twelve ninety-two."

2. 2
   Alternative form of Macarena. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"Oh yeah, they were doing the Macarena up and down Saint Peter’s back in twelve ninety-two."

Etymology

From the Spanish female given name Macarena, which is the title of a well-known song from 1993 by Spanish duo Los del Río.

Related phrases

particular line dance with set of simple arm movements and exaggerated hip motion performed to fast latin rhythm

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