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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBreakdancing
/ˈbreɪkˌdæn.sɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of street dance that originated in the 1970s, characterized by intricate footwork, spins, and acrobatic moves.
"He impressed the crowd with his breakdancing skills during the competition." - 2
A competitive form of dance where dancers perform choreographed routines and showcase their skills.
"Breakdancing has become a popular event in dance competitions worldwide."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'breakdancing' originated in the 1970s in the United States, combining 'break' from breakbeat music and 'dancing' to describe a style of street dance characterized by athletic moves and acrobatics. It evolved from earlier forms of dance and was influenced by various cultural movements.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Breakdancing" is said worldwide
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breakdance
Transliteration: bʁɛkdɑ̃s
"Il a montré ses talents de breakdance lors de la compétition."
Breakdance
Transliteration: ˈbʁeɪkˌdæns
"Er hat beim Breakdance-Wettbewerb beeindruckt."
breakdance
Transliteration: ˈbrɛkˌdants
"Ha mostrato le sue abilità nel breakdance durante la competizione."
breakdance
Transliteration: ˈbɾeɪkˌdæns
"Demostró sus habilidades en el breakdance durante la competencia."
breakdance
Transliteration: ˈbɾeɪkˌdɐ̃̃s
"Ele impressionou a todos com seu breakdance na competição."
ब्रेकडांसिंग
Transliteration: brekdānsing
"उसने प्रतियोगिता में ब्रेकडांसिंग के कौशल से सभी को प्रभावित किया।"
霹雳舞
Transliteration: pīlìwǔ
"他在比赛中展示了他的霹雳舞技巧。"
브레이크 댄스
Transliteration: beureikeu daenseu
"그는 대회에서 브레이크 댄스 실력을 뽐냈다."
ブレイクダンス
Transliteration: bureikudansu
"彼は大会でブレイクダンスのスキルを披露した。"
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