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conga line

[kong-guh lahyn]

noun

  1. a conga.

    We finished the night's dancing with a conga line.

  2. a line of people dancing the conga.

    The conga line was so long it went from one door to the other.

  3. an informal dance, especially of celebration, involving a group following a leader in a single line.

  4. a group following a leader in single file.

    They were sent out to scout in a conga line.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of conga line1

First recorded in 1935–40
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Example Sentences

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"As a Canadian I am saddened, appalled, disgusted and angry that King Charles appears to be joining the conga line of supplicants," said Jo-Ann in Ontario.

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Everybody soon found out he meant conga line, because “Tooz” pretty much drank Bourbon Street dry.

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The Bruins displayed their usual high energy in practice this week, breaking out a conga line.

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Everest in recent years is probably familiar with the terrifying “conga line” photos of climbers stuck in the world’s highest traffic jam.

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Reyes helped him grab hold of his walker, and Morrie had the gang fall behind him in a conga line.

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