break dancing

/breɪk ˈdænsɪŋ/
/breɪk ˈdɑnsɪŋ/
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Definitions of break dancing
  1. noun
    a fast, acrobatic form of solo dancing that involves different parts of the body touching the ground; normally performed to hip-hop music
    synonyms: break dance
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    type of:
    dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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