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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdança no colo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdɐ̃sɐ nu ˈkɔlu
"A dança no colo é popular em algumas casas noturnas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A form of erotic dance performed by a dancer in close proximity to a seated patron, typically in a strip club.
"The club offered a variety of entertainment, including lap-dancing for those who sought a more intimate experience." - 2
A performance that involves a dancer moving suggestively while seated on the lap of a patron.
"During the party, the entertainment included lap-dancing, which surprised many of the guests."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lap-dancing' emerged in the late 20th century, combining 'lap', referring to the upper thighs of a seated person, and 'dancing', derived from Old French 'dancier', meaning to move rhythmically to music. The phrase evolved to describe a form of erotic dance performed in close proximity to a seated patron.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lap-Dancing" is said worldwide
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danse sur les genoux
Transliteration: dɑ̃s syʁ le ʒəno
"La danse sur les genoux est populaire dans certains clubs."
Schoß-Tanz
Transliteration: ʃoːs tants
"Der Schoß-Tanz ist eine Form der Unterhaltung in Nachtclubs."
danza sulle ginocchia
Transliteration: ˈdant͡sa sul.le d͡ʒiˈnɔk.kja
"La danza sulle ginocchia è spesso vista nei locali notturni."
baile en el regazo
Transliteration: ˈbai̯le en el reˈɣaθo
"El baile en el regazo es una forma de entretenimiento en algunos clubes."
dança no colo
Transliteration: ˈdɐ̃sɐ nu ˈkɔlu
"A dança no colo é popular em algumas casas noturnas."
गोद में नृत्य
Transliteration: god mein nritya
"कुछ क्लबों में गोद में नृत्य का प्रदर्शन होता है।"
膝上舞蹈
Transliteration: xī shàng wǔ dǎo
"在某些夜总会，膝上舞蹈是一种流行的表演形式。"
무릎 춤
Transliteration: mu-reup chum
"일부 클럽에서는 무릎 춤이 인기가 있습니다."
膝の上のダンス
Transliteration: hiza no ue no dansu
"いくつかのクラブでは膝の上のダンスが行われています。"
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