tangos

We have found lemma(root) word of tangos : tango.

Definitions


[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses

- a code word representing the letter T, used in radio communication


Phrases:
- it takes two to tango

Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin American Spanish, perhaps of African origin


[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- dance the tango
(e.g: they tangoed around the room)


Phrases:
- it takes two to tango

Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin American Spanish, perhaps of African origin


[ˈtaŋɡəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an orange-yellow colour


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: abbreviation of tangerine, influenced by tango




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