Lambada

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fast-paced, erotic Brazilian dance in which couples dance with their stomachs touching.
  2. 2
    The music to which it is danced.

Example

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"José and Mary are dancing lambada on the teacher table."

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese lambada (“strong slap, hit”).

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