Etymology

macarena

Ma·ca·re·na
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Today it means: A particular line dance with a set of simple arm movements and exaggerated hip motion performed to a fast Latin rhythm. Full definition →

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The story

From the Spanish female given name Macarena, which is the title of a well-known song from 1993 by Spanish duo Los del Río.

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