macarena

[ mah-kuh-rey-nuh, ‑-ren-uh ]

noun

1. (often initial capital letter) a dance performed in a group line or solo and following a rhythmic pattern of arm, hand, and hip movements in time to a Spanish song.

Word History and Origins

Origin of macarena¹

1990–95; < Spanish: feminine of macareno boaster, braggart

Example Sentences

Payne was seen in a video shared on social media greeting fans at the concert, held at Movistar Arena — shaking hands with excited fans and playfully doing the macarena.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from Macarena Muñoz, a councillor on Talavera council, said Mr Stevenson and a 24-year-old man, who was with him when he fell to his death, had "come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social networks".

From BBC

The pair had "come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social networks," according to city councillor Macarena Muñoz.

From BBC

That’s a better learning curve than what it took from a disastrous Macarena dance in 1996 to the vibe and efforts in 2024.

From Salon

I haven’t seen this much spontaneous dancing since Al Gore at the 1996 convention in Chicago encouraged the entire arena to do the Macarena.

From Salon