Definition of mambo Mambo

/mɑˈmbow/ - [mambow] - mam•bo

We found 6 definitions of mambo from 3 different sources.

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What does mambo mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: mamboes

mambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
  dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Verb

mambos, mamboing, mamboed  

mambo - dance a mambo
  trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mambo (Noun)
    A Latin-American musical genre originating from Cuba in the 1940s.
  • mambo (Noun)
    A fast-paced Latin American dance inspired by mambo music.
  • mambo (Verb)
    To perform this dance.

Part of speech

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  • mambo, verb, present, 1st person singular of mambo (infinitive).
  • mambo, verb (infinitive).
  • mambo, noun, singular of mambos / mamboes.

Pronunciation

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mambo in sign language
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