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juba

Syllabification: (ju·ba)
Pronunciation: /ˈjo͞obə/
Definition of juba

noun

  • a dance originating among plantation slaves in the southern US, featuring rhythmic handclapping and slapping of the thighs.

Origin:

late 19th century: of unknown origin

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