cha-cha

[ chah-chah ]

noun

, plural cha-chas.

1. a fast ballroom dance of Latin American origin, similar to the mambo, that follows a rhythmic pattern based upon a quick three-step movement.

verb (used without object)

, cha-chaed, cha-cha·ing.

1. to dance the cha-cha.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cha-cha¹

First recorded in 1950–55; from Latin American Spanish (Cuban) cha-cha-cha, probably imitative of the musical accompaniment

Example Sentences

Millennials delighted in watching their favorite Science Guy cha-cha-cha on DWTS.

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On Monday night, Bristol cha cha-ed her way into a pretty good score from the judges.

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Although not everyone can throw on a sequined jumpsuit and cha-cha their way back to financial security.

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He goes into the clubs—the pole joints and the cha-cha places—with his crew of locals to seek out subjects for his pictures.

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The syllables 'cha cha cha' are several times repeated when the bird is irritated.

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The power of this man among the natives is well-known; it far exceeded that of Cha-cha, of whom I have already spoken.

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A loud, trumpeting cha-cha-laca, repeated a number of times.

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Cha-cha was exceedingly desirous that I should accept his hospitality.

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