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Dancy

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Ready to dance..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (informal) Ready to dance.
  2. (informal) Of music: suitable for dancing to.
  3. (heraldry) Synonym of dancetté.

Example Sentences

I'm feeling a bit dancy today.
Gear up for a bit of a walk—five whole minutes to The George on S. George St. We're all loosened up and ready to get a little dancey at this thoroughly festive gay club.
After a few slow numbers, the band moved on to some more dancy tunes.
This was the swingingest, danciest Ellington heard by most in a decade.
TOLBERT BIGAMY JONES was the danciest cowboy in our part of west Texas.
Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre member Darrian Ford and JHDT instructor Winifred Haun teamed up in Long Lunch, the danciest piece on the program.
a fess dancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does dancy mean?

Dancy means (informal) Ready to dance..

What is a synonym for dancy?

Common synonyms include dancetté.

What is the opposite of dancy?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use dancy in a sentence?

I'm feeling a bit dancy today.

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