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rumba

Definition

  • noun: a type of dance originally from Cuba in which dancers move their hips a lot
  • noun: a ballroom dance of Cuban origin in

Examples

  • They danced a/the 'rumba'.

  • The band played a 'rumba'.

  • The band plays 'rumba'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's got to hurt. Get him! It's over. Raise your hands... or we'II fire. Hit it! They caII me Cuban Pete I'm the king of the rumba beat When I pIay the maracas I go chick-chicky boom Yes, I'm Cuban Pete I'm the craze of my street (..)
    1994 The Mask