Tango
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæ̞ŋɡəʊ̯/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tango is a noun meaning (dance) A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
Meaning
(dance) A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
More Meanings
- (dance) A Spanish flamenco dance with different steps from the Argentine.
- (music) A piece of music suited to such a dance.
- A dark orange colour shade; deep tangerine
- To dance the tango.
- (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Tango from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
- (US, law enforcement, military slang) A target; an enemy.
- (slang, intransitive) To mingle or interact (with each other).
Example Sentences
Creamy cheese, tangy-sweet peppers, and a hit of heat tango in this sexy deviled-egg combo.
The sharp crack of breaking glass preceded Emily's calm voice. "One tango dead and Marcus is down, John."
The two tangoes running toward the carnage at the prison door dropped simultaneously, dead in their tracks.
Word Forms
- tangos
- tangoes
- tangoing
- tangoed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dancing, dance, sentence, punishment, penalty, waltz.
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