bubble dance

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bubble dance¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

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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