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bubble dance

American  

noun

  1. a solo dance by a nude or nearly nude woman, as in a burlesque show, using one or more balloons for covering.

Other Word Forms

  • bubble dancer noun

Etymology

Origin of bubble dance

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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Panting and eager, you clutch at it; the bubble dances on, the shadow with it; and Beulah, you will never, never grasp it.

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