slam dance


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slam dance

vb
1. (Dancing) to hurl oneself repeatedly into or through a crowd at a rock-music concert
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slam′ dance`


n.
a dance performed to punk rock by groups of people who flail and toss themselves about and slam into one another.
[1975–80]
slam′-dance`, v.i. -danced, -danc•ing.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.slam dance - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock
slam dancing
dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Verb1.slam dance - dance the slam dance
mosh, slam, thrash
trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
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