tango
//ˈtæŋɡoʊ//
Noun
tangoSingular
tangosPlural
1
A ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by dramatic pauses and stylized body positions.
They learned to dance the tango during their trip to Argentina.
2
A piece of music written for or in the rhythm of the tango.
The orchestra played a beautiful tango.
Synonym
Verb
tangoInfinitive
tangoPresent tense
tangoedPast tense
tangoedPast participle
tangoingPresent participle
tangoesThird-person singular
1
To dance the tango.
They learned to tango at a dance studio in Buenos Aires.
2
To engage or interact closely with someone or something, often in a challenging or confrontational way.
If you want to succeed in this industry, you'll have to tango with some tough competitors.