jitterbug vs tango

jitterbug

verb
  • To dance the jitterbug. 

noun
  • An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps. 

  • A jazz musician or aficionado. 

  • Synonym of diddley bow (“type of stringed instrument”) 

  • A nervous or jittery person. 

tango

verb
  • To dance the tango. 

  • To mingle or interact (with each other). 

noun
  • Target. 

  • A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango. 

  • A Spanish flamenco dance with different steps from the Argentine. 

  • A dark orange colour shade; deep tangerine 

  • A piece of music suited to such a dance. 

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