farruca

[ fuh-roo-kuh; Spanish fahr-roo-kah ]

noun

, plural far·ru·cas [f, uh, -, roo, -k, uh, z, fah, r, -, roo, -kahs].

1. a Spanish flamenco dance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of farruca¹

First recorded in 1930–35; from Spanish; compare farruco “defiant, bold, arrogant,” allegedly after farruco “a Galician or Asturian who has recently emigrated,” and a diminutive or pet name of Francisco “Francis”

Example Sentences

La Farruca is a style of flamenco characterized by fast, intense footwork, quick spins and dramatic poses.

From New York Times

“La Farruca” — holds court as part of the showcase “Del Fuego y La Memoria,” presented by the Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival.

From Los Angeles Times

And Pagés’s sultry farruca, set to Sergio Menem’s cello, showcased her confident grasp of rhythm.

From Washington Post

She looked chic throughout the evening in sleek contemporary gowns, but in “Farruca,” her most mesmerizing turn, she adopted an androgynous and unadorned look in black pants and T-shirt, very postmodern, hair slicked back, not a fleck of makeup.

From Washington Post

His “Farruca” solo, later in the program, is a dandyish display.

From New York Times