tango
/ˈtæŋɡoʊ/
verb
- To dance the tango.
- He learned to tango while traveling in Argentina.
- She loves to tango at the local dance club.
- They tangoed across the floor with perfect precision.
- To interact or move in a way that involves close, complex, or dramatic back-and-forth, often used in the phrase 'it takes two to tango'.
- In any argument, it takes two to tango.
- The two companies tangoed over the merger terms for months.
- Their relationship was a constant tango of push and pull.
noun
- A ballroom dance of Latin American origin, characterized by dramatic, sharp movements and close partner work.
- The tango is known for its passionate and staccato steps.
- She won a gold medal in the tango competition.
- They took lessons to learn the tango for their wedding reception.
- The music for this dance, typically in 2/4 or 4/4 time with a syncopated rhythm.
- He put on a classic tango by Carlos Gardel.
- The rhythm of the tango filled the dance hall.
- The band played a slow, romantic tango.