tango

//ˈtæŋɡoʊ//
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Visual representation of tango

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.

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.

Synonym