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[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses
- a code word representing the letter T, used in radio communication
Phrases:
- it takes two to tango
Origin
:
late 19th century: from Latin American Spanish, perhaps of African origin
[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- dance the tango
(e.g: they tangoed around the room)
Phrases:
- it takes two to tango
Origin
:
late 19th century: from Latin American Spanish, perhaps of African origin
[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an orange-yellow colour
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 20th century: abbreviation of tangerine, influenced by tango
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