Definitions for Lambada
lɑmˈbɑ də, -dɑlam·ba·da

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1. lambadanoun

   A fast-paced, erotic Brazilian dance in which couples dance with their stomachs touching.

2. lambadanoun

   The music to which it is danced.

3. lambadanoun

   A strong hit, the act of hitting someone/something with a piece of wood or club.

4. Etymology: lambada (strong slap, hit)

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1. Lambada

   Lambada (pronunciation ) is a dance from State of Pará, Brazil. The dance became internationally popular in the 1980s, especially in the Philippines, Latin America and Caribbean countries. It has adopted aspects of dances such as forró, salsa, merengue, maxixe, carimbó and Bolivian saya.Lambada is generally a partner dance. The dancers generally dance with arched legs, with the steps being from side to side, turning or even swaying, and in its original form never front to back, with a pronounced movement of the hips. At the time when the dance became popular, short skirts for women were in fashion and men wore long trousers, and the dance has become associated with such clothing, especially for women wearing short skirts that swirl up when the woman spins around, typically revealing 90s-style thong underwear.

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1. Lambada

   Lambada is a dance music from Pará, Brazil. The dance became internationally popular in the 1980s, especially in Latin America and Caribbean countries. It has adopted aspects of dances such as forró, salsa, merengue, maxixe and the carimbó. Lambada is generally danced with arched legs, with the steps being from side to side, turning or even swaying, and in its original form never front to back, with a pronounced movement of the hips. At the time when the dance became popular, short skirts for women were in fashion and men wore long trousers, and the dance has become associated with such clothing, especially for women wearing short skirts that swirl up when the woman spins around, typically revealing 90s-style thong underwear.

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1. lambada

   Song lyrics by lambada -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by lambada on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce Lambada?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Lambada in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lambada in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lambada in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lambada
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambada
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Lambada