guaracha

noun

gua·​ra·​cha
gwəˈrächə
plural -s
1
a
: a lively stamping Spanish solo dance
b
: music for this dance
2
a
: a lively Cuban dance tune in ⁶/₈ time
b
: a ballroom dance with a box step developed in Cuba from the Spanish model

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Old Spanish guar place, spot, site + hacha a dance performed with legs and feet only

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“Guaracha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guaracha. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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