Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cut-a-rug

idiom
/ˈkʌt ə rʌg/
Definition
To dance in a lively manner.
Examples
  • We went to the party and cut-a-rug all night long.
  • The band was great, and everyone started to cut-a-rug on the dance floor.
  • When the music started, she couldn’t help but cut-a-rug with her friends.
Meaning
The phrase ‘cut-a-rug’ is an informal expression referring to dancing with enthusiasm and joy, often to lively music.
Synonyms
  • dance
  • boogie
  • shake a leg
  • to groove