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- [rig-uh-doon]
- /ˌrɪg əˈdun/
- /rˌɪɡədˈuːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rig-uh-doon]
- /ˌrɪg əˈdun/
Definitions of rigadoon word
- noun rigadoon a lively dance, formerly popular, for one couple, characterized by a jumping step and usually in quick duple meter. 1
- noun rigadoon a piece of music for this dance or in its rhythm. 1
- noun rigadoon an old Provençal couple dance, light and graceful, in lively duple time 0
- noun rigadoon a piece of music for or in the rhythm of this dance 0
- noun rigadoon a once popular lively dance for couples, with a jumping step 0
- noun rigadoon music for this 0
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Origin of rigadoon
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < French rigaudon, perhaps from name Rigaud
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Parts of speech for Rigadoon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rigadoon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
rigadoon usage trend in Literature
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