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Charleston2

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːlst(ə)n, -lz-/

Definition of Charleston

noun

  • a lively dance of the 1920s which involved turning the knees inwards and kicking out the ankles.

verb

[no object]
  • dance the Charleston.

Origin:

1920s: named after Charleston1 in South Carolina, US

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Definition of Charleston in the US English dictionary

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