Definitions for cancan
ˈkænˌkæncan·can

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cancannoun

   a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cancannoun

   A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.

2. cancannoun

   A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.

3. cancanverb

   To dance the cancan.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cancan

   The can-can (also spelled cancan as in the original French /kɑ̃kɑ̃/) is a high-energy, physically demanding dance that became a popular music-hall dance in the 1840s, continuing in popularity in French cabaret to this day. Originally danced by couples, it is now traditionally associated with a chorus line of female dancers. The main features of the dance are the vigorous manipulation of skirts and petticoats, along with high kicks, splits, and cartwheels.

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1. cancan

   The cancan is a lively, high-energy dance that originated in France in the 19th century, typically performed by a chorus line of female dancers who wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black stockings. The choreography often includes high kicks, splits, and other acrobatic tricks. It is usually accompanied by upbeat, vibrant music.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cancannoun

   a rollicking French dance, accompanied by indecorous or extravagant postures and gestures

2. Etymology: [F.]

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1. Cancan

   The can-can is a high-energy and physically demanding music hall dance, traditionally performed by a chorus line of female dancers who wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black stockings. The main features of the dance are the lifting and manipulation of the skirts, with high kicking and suggestive, provocative body movements. The Infernal Galop from Jacques Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld is the tune most associated with the can-can.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cancan

   the name of an ungraceful and indecent dance practised in the Paris dancing saloons.

Matched Categories

1. • Stage Dancing

How to pronounce cancan?

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 cancan in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cancan in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cancan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cancan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cancan
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancan
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cancan
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cancan
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Cancan