What does MAMBO mean?

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mambo is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, mambo refers to a fast-paced dance of Cuban origin, similar to the rumba. As a verb, mambo means to dance the mambo or to play music for the mambo.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmɑm.boʊ/

UK: /ˈmæm.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word mambo comes from the Kikongo language of Central Africa, where it means "conversation with the gods." It was brought to Cuba by African slaves and became popular in the 1940s and 1950s as a dance and music style. Today, mambo is still enjoyed in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

As a noun, mambo is similar to the rumba, salsa, and cha-cha. As a verb, it is similar to dance and groove.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include: bongo, tango, mango, and congo.

Example Sentences

• "They danced the mambo all night long."
• "The band played a lively mambo that got everyone on the dance floor."
• "She loves to mambo whenever she hears Latin music."