Sing-sing

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kind of antelope; the kob. dated

    "The negroes believe that its presence has a sanitary effect upon their cattle; and hardly a flock is seen without having one or two sing-sings along with it."

  2. 2
    An annual gathering of tribes or villages in Papua New Guinea in order to share dance, music, and culture.

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"The negroes believe that its presence has a sanitary effect upon their cattle; and hardly a flock is seen without having one or two sing-sings along with it."

Etymology

Borrowed from Tok Pisin singsing.

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