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cha-cha

[ chah-chah ]
/ ˈtʃɑˌtʃɑ /

noun, plural cha-chas.

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.

to dance the cha-cha.

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Also cha-cha-cha .

Origin of cha-cha

1950–55; <American Spanish (Cuban) cha-cha-cha, probably imitative of the musical accompaniment

Words nearby cha-cha

chabazite, Chablis, chabouk, Chabrier, Chabrol, cha-cha, cha-cha-cha, chachalaca, chachka, chackle, chacma
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Example sentences from the Web for cha-cha

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

    March 7: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk|The Daily Beast Video|March 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST

  • 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.

    Baryshnikov Unbound|Ross Kenneth Urken|May 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST

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

    Captain Canot|Brantz Mayer

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

    Captain Canot|Brantz Mayer