fan dance

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fan dans, dahns]
- /fæn dæns, dɑns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fan dans, dahns]
- /fæn dæns, dɑns/

Definitions of fan dance words

noun fan dance a solo dance performed by a nude or nearly nude woman using fans for covering. 1
noun fan dance a dance in which large fans are manipulated in front of the body, partially revealing or suggesting nakedness 0
noun fan dance (performing arts) A dance performance incorporating the artful use of fans. 0
noun fan dance (performing arts) A stage performance or striptease in which a female entertainer disrobes while dancing with large hand-held fans that are alternately used to conceal and provide glimpses of her erogenous body regions. 0
noun fan dance (Idiomatic) (by extension) The incremental disclosure of tantalizing bits of information. 0
verb fan dance To perform such a dance. 0

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Origin of fan dance

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Fan dance

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fan dance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fan dance usage trend in Literature

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