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cancan

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cancan has 1 sense
  1. cancan - a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
    --1 is a kind of
    stage dancing, choreography

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cancan

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Sense 1:

Definition: A lively and high-energy dance that originated in France in the 19th century, typically performed by a chorus line of female dancers wearing short skirts and petticoats.

Example sentence: The cancan dancers kicked their legs high in the air, entertaining the crowd with their energetic performance.

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Sense 2:

Definition: A lively and spirited dance for two people, associated with American country music.

Example sentence: The couple twirled and spun across the dance floor, showing off their impressive cancan moves.

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Sense 3:

Definition: A woman's short or petticoat, especially one worn under a skirt.

Example sentence: She wore a beautifully embroidered cancan under her elegant evening gown.

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Sense 4:

Definition: A lively and energetic person.

Example sentence: Sarah is a cancan of the office, always bringing enthusiasm and energy to every project she works on.

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