slam dance

/slæm dæns/
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Definitions of slam dance
  1. noun
    a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock
    synonyms: slam dancing
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    type of:
    dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
  2. verb
    dance the slam dance
    synonyms: mosh, slam, thrash
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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