Definition of cancan Cancan

/kæˈnkæˌn/ - [kankan] - can•can

We found 6 definitions of cancan from 4 different sources.

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What does cancan mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: cancans

cancan - a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
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  • cancan (Noun)
    A high- kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
  • cancan (Noun)
    A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.
  • cancan (Verb)
    To dance the cancan.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cancan (n.)
    A rollicking French dance, accompanied by indecorous or extravagant postures and gestures.

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